Opening Day of Major League Baseball is one of the best days on the sports calendar. Its even more sweet when you can turn it on to take your eyes away from the brutal sweep that was happening in Oxford this past weekend.
Nonetheless, when you have a program that has succeeded at the level coach Mike Bianco’s has over the years, you are likely to have some MLB talent come through (or skip by — looking at you Roman Anthony). So let’s see where our former Rebels landed at the start of the 2026 MLB season.
MLB/40 Man Roster
Gunnar Hoglund – A’s, IL-15
Ryan Rolison – Chicago Cubs, 40 Man (AAA Iowa)
James McArthur – Kansas City Royals, IL-15
Drew Pomeranz- Los Angeles Angels
Nick Fortes – Tampa Bay Rays
Minor League Roster
Tim Elko – IL, ACL recovery (CWS)
Jacob Gonzalez – AAA Charlotte (CWS)
Calvin Harris – AA Birmingham (CWS)
Drew McDaniel – High A Winston-Salem (CWS)
JT Quinn – High A Frederick (BAL)
Dylan DeLucia – AA Akron (CLE)
Doug Nikhazy – AAA Columbus (CLE)
Luke Hill – Low A Hill City (CLE)
Sam Tookoian – High A Tri-City (LAA)
Houston Roth – AAA Tacoma (SEA)
Cooper Johnson – AAA Round Rock (TEX)
Connor Spencer – High A South Bend (CHC)
Kemp Alderman – AAA Jacksonville (MIA)
Grae Kessinger – AAA Syracuse (NYM)
Jacob Waguespack – AAA Nashville (MIL)
Derek Diamond – AA Altoona (PIT)
Josh Mallitz – AA San Antonio (SD)
Mason Morris – Low A Daytona (CIN)
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