Red Sox complete trade, using 67th pick to draft outfielder Owen Hull
The Boston Red Sox have strengthened their roster through a series of moves in the 2026 MLB Draft, including a trade to acquire outfielder Owen Hull.
📍 The outcome
The Red Sox selected UNC shortstop Schaffner with the 20th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The team also completed a trade to use the 67th pick to draft outfielder Owen Hull.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
The Boston Red Sox have selected several players in the 2026 MLB Draft. The team used their 20th pick on UNC shortstop Schaffner and completed a trade to use the 67th pick on outfielder Owen Hull.
Coverage from MLB.com, WRAL, and the Raleigh News & Observer emphasizes Schaffner's selection, noting he was the first North Carolina player chosen in the 2026 draft. MassLive.com focuses on the acquisition of Hull and notes that the Red Sox's top pick possesses below-average power.
Future developments depend on the progress of the new draft picks and the specific terms of the trade used to secure Hull.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.
Who reported it (5)
- Top Red Sox draft pick has below-average power but he’s ready to change that MassLive.com · 45d ago broke it first
- UNC shortstop selected in first round of MLB Draft by Red Sox; list of NC players drafted WRAL · 45d ago
- UNC infielder becomes first North Carolina player selected in 2026 MLB Draft Raleigh News & Observer · 45d ago
- 'Dream come true' for UNC shortstop Schaffner, No. 20 pick by Sox in '26 Draft MLB.com · 45d ago
- Red Sox complete trade, using 67th pick to draft outfielder Owen Hull MassLive.com · 45d ago broke it first
Answered
Who was the Red Sox's 20th pick?
The Red Sox selected UNC shortstop Schaffner with the 20th pick.
How did the Red Sox acquire outfielder Owen Hull?
The team completed a trade to use the 67th pick to draft Hull.
What is noted about the Red Sox's top draft pick?
According to MassLive.com, the top pick has below-average power.
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