July 15, 2026, 6:30 a.m. CT<\/p>\n
Nebraska baseball transfer<\/a> Zach Bates was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> in the MLB draft<\/a>. He was taken with the 613th overall selection<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bates previously played baseball at Illinois. He earned third-team All-Big Ten honors as a reliever in 2025. He recorded a 2-2 record with a 2.83 ERA in 23 relief appearances.<\/p>\n He missed the 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He should be available sooner rather than later. He is expected to begin his throwing program come the fall, with February being a targeted return timeframe. This was reported by Husker247\u2019s Michael Bruntz this week<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nebraska baseball had a successful draft. Junior right-hander Ty Horn was taken 94th overall by the Cincinnati Reds. Redshirt sophomore Carson Jasa was selected 98th overall by the Chicago Cubs<\/a>. Development has been strong for the program over the past couple of seasons, and these past few days have proven it.<\/p>\n Contact\/Follow us @CornhuskersWire<\/a> on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook<\/a> to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes and opinions.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a>