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 remains on the Injured List after a collision with the center field wall while making a catch last week. Reports indicate he received an injection in his AC joint of that shoulder on Saturday, but does not currently have a slated timeline for return.
Through July 9, Myers is hitting .256 with nine extra-base hits, 17 walks and 35 strikeouts. His OPS is .742. He’s collected 14 RBI and stolen five bases.
Tristan Gray – Minnesota Twins
Gray saw action in just one game over the past week, making a start at shortstop last Friday against the Yankees. He failed to reach base in four plate appearances. After beginning the season with a strong .269/.316/.462 slash line across March and April, Gray has been in a bit of a funk over the past few weeks, slashing .152/.188/.174 over his last month.
Through July 9, Gray is hitting .226 with nine extra-base hits, nine walks and 55 strikeouts. His OPS is .601. He’s collected 28 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)