Trio of Texas pitchers opt out of MLB draft, will return next season

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Three key arms will be back in burnt orange next season for the Texas baseball team.

Starting pitchers Ruger Riojas and Luke Harrison, along with reliever Max Grubbs, are all opting out of the upcoming Major League Baseball draft and will return to the Longhorns.

AUSTIN, TX - APRIL 06: Texas pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) waits for the ball on the mound during the SEC college baseball game between Texas Longhorns and Georgia on April 6, 2025, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas.