The 2026 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are making the most of their time in The Show. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls.
Dane Myers – Cincinnati Reds
Myers had a tremendous week, mashing his first home run of the season on Tuesday against the Rays. Then, later in the same game, delivered one of the best slides of the season, evading a tag at the plate to score in dramatic fashion.
Through April 22, Myers is hitting .258 with one extra-base hit, six walks and six strikeouts. His OPS is .750. He’s collected three RBI.
Tristan Gray – Minnesota Twins
Gray singled twice and scored once in four scattered appearances with the Twins this week, making two starts on Saturday and Sunday against the Reds and Myers.
Through April 22, Gray is hitting .250 with three extra-base hits, two walks and 15 strikeouts. His OPS is .744. He’s collected 11 RBI.
Injured List
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
Rendon began the 2026 season the the 60-day injured list, a procedural move following hip surgery that caused him to miss the 2025 season and will likely sideline him for most, if not all, of the 2026 season.
Knocking on the Door
The following Owls began the season in AAA:
- Hayden Durke – Reno Aces (Diamondbacks)
- Trei Cruz – Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers)
- Matt Canterino – St. Paul Saints (Twins)