What happened with Mets and Kumar Rocker?

The New York Mets have failed to sign Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker, the No. 10 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. The Mets apparently had concerns about Rocker’s elbow health following a physical. As a result, they attempted to negotiate him down from their agreed-upon deal, which included a $6 million signing bonus.

What happens if Kumar Rocker isn’t signed?

“Kumar requires no medical attention and will continue to pitch in the regular course as he prepares to begin his professional career.” Because Rocker did not sign, the Mets will receive the 11th pick in the 2022 draft as compensation and Rocker will have to carve out his own path until next year’s MLB Draft.

What happens to unsigned MLB draft picks?

A player who is drafted and does not sign with the club that selected him may be drafted again at a future year’s draft, so long as the player is eligible for that year’s draft. A club may not select a player again in a subsequent year, unless the player has consented to the re-selection.

Can Rocker go back to Vanderbilt?

Vanderbilt baseball standout pitcher Kumar Rocker failed to meet the signing deadline after being selected by the New York Mets with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Now, Rocker has options — because he won’t go back to Vanderbilt, Passan said. He is 2022 draft eligible, however.

Has Kumar Rocker been drafted?

10 pick in 2021 MLB Draft. When the Mets landed right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker, the Vanderbilt superstar, with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 draft, there was a feeling it could be a steal.

Can Kumar Rocker go back to college?

Per baseball insider Jon Heyman, Rocker will not return to Vanderbilt. Instead, he’s planning to spend the year doing strengthening and conditioning work to prepare for the 2022 MLB Draft: Rocker will not return to Vanderbilt and instead spend year strengthening and conditioning to prep for the 2022 draft.

Did Kumar Rocker get drafted?

Do the Mets get 2 first round picks next year?

The Mets will pick twice in the top 15, getting the No. 11 pick as compensation for not signing 2021 first-rounder Kumar Rocker, the No. 10 overall pick, as well as their regular pick, now at No. 14.

What happened to John Rocker of the Braves?

After an aborted attempt at a comeback with the Long Island Ducks in 2005, Rocker’s career was over, killed by his inability to keep his mouth shut. John Rocker was expected to the next star closer for the Atlanta Braves. Instead, he literally talked his way out of baseball, offending everyone in the process.

Is Kumar Rocker a free agent now?

Thanks to the lost 2020 season because of coronavirus he actually has two years of college eligibility remaining. First things first. No, Rocker does not simply become a free agent because he failed to come to an agreement with the Mets.

Why did teams pass on Rocker?

There’s actually a pretty good reason for the Rocker drama in New York. Mets team doctors red-flagged Rocker’s post-draft physical due to concerns with his right elbow, which is at the heart of the magnificent throwing arm that turned him into the darling of college baseball.