*****Portal Watch

[TechnoVol]

So Berto's not even gonna try to stay and get eligible for us next season? Laaaame

He wants to play, so I don't blame him. If he gets eligible somehow, he could decide to exit the portal and stay.

 

[Edixon2]

So Berto's not even gonna try to stay and get eligible for us next season? Laaaame

Probably a Mutual. He wants to play and we can’t afford to risk him being ineligible again with only 34 roster spots available

 

[@1RBFjr]

So Berto's not even gonna try to stay and get eligible for us next season? Laaaame

As of right now, he can’t play at Tennessee. Who wants to go through a trial hoping for a decision that he can play at UT, if he can improve his chances of playing by perhaps going to D2?

 

[taylorvol]

So Berto's not even gonna try to stay and get eligible for us next season? Laaaame

Why would he? He’s not likely to be eligible at D1. I see him back at Tampa so he can play.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

This guy is most likely following his coach to UVA, but it would be foolish to not at least inquire (plus we need a corner outfielder or two)

 

[TheMookieMonster]

5 Vols are officially in the portal.
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I would probably expect a few more. I think this new 34 limit is going to encourage people to take fewer risks with their playing time chances.

 

[taylorvol]

I would probably expect a few more. I think this new 34 limit is going to encourage people to take fewer risks with their playing time chances.

Agreed. Expect 10-12

 

[Edixon2]

Not his biggest fan but Sean sparks says Kuhns is staying. So take that how you will

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

Not his biggest fan but Sean sparks says Kuhns is staying. So take that how you will

Very reliable baseball poster on VQ said the same thing. It was very iffy a few weeks ago.

 

[cthvolsfan]

I would probably expect a few more. I think this new 34 limit is going to encourage people to take fewer risks with their playing time chances.

Will the 34 limit include players that get here and need to redshirt or are injured? That could seriously complicate things if they have to be included. Will be almost no redshirting anymore.

 

[taylorvol]

Will the 34 limit include players that get here and need to redshirt or are injured? That could seriously complicate things if they have to be included. Will be almost no redshirting anymore.

There was talk about “grandfathering“ players who would be cut in 2026 based on the 40 to 34 roster limit. What that looks like, I’m not sure anyone knows at this point. In future years, it will be a strict 34 man roster. If you elect to redshirt a player, they would count against the roster limit.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

There was talk about “grandfathering“ players who would be cut in 2026 based on the 40 to 34 roster limit. What that looks like, I’m not sure anyone knows at this point. In future years, it will be a strict 34 man roster. If you elect to redshirt a player, they would count against the roster limit.

Redshirts count against the 34??? That's horseshit, there's gonna be somebody somewhere that sues over that. 100%

 

[CAVPUT]

Redshirts count against the 34??? That's horseshit, there's gonna be somebody somewhere that sues over that. 100%

Curious as to why and on what grounds?

 

[taylorvol]

Redshirts count against the 34??? That's horseshit, there's gonna be somebody somewhere that sues over that. 100%

Most teams don’t play much more than 27 total players (pitchers and position players) in a season anyway. New roster cap just means teams can’t stockpile talent with 52 or 53 kids and there’ll be more competitive mid majors and more overall parity in college baseball.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

Most teams don’t play much more than 27 total players (pitchers and position players) in a season anyway. New roster cap just means teams can’t stockpile talent with 52 or 53 kids and there’ll be more competitive mid majors and more overall parity in college baseball.

I honestly just wish they would've done a 40 man roster and mirrored the pros

 

[knoxvol52]

34 man roster is plenty. That's 17 pitchers and 17 position players.

 

[Mullins2010]

 

[knoxvol52]

I honestly just wish they would've done a 40 man roster and mirrored the pros

26 player roster and 14 inactive.

 

[UT IE 95]

Before each series the coach submits their 27-man roster. Even if you have a 34 or 40-man roster, only 27 are eligible to play each series.

 

[CobbWebb71]

Since I know jack squat about scouting players, I like who Tony and Frank like.

This

 

[CobbWebb71]

Redshirts count against the 34??? That's horseshit, there's gonna be somebody somewhere that sues over that. 100%

Let’s do it!

 

[cncchris33]

Not his biggest fan but Sean sparks says Kuhns is staying. So take that how you will

Vitello was on air with Basilio today and he mentioned Kuhns by name as someone they have big plans for and believes he has a major league future. He just wasn't ready to be a 5 or 6 inning Sunday guy as a freshman. Don't think he'd mention him if he didn't believe he'd be back.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

I'm pumped about this submarine throwing kid we just got from ESTU; one thing I definitely think we missed this past season was a pitcher who could give SEC hitters a different look, whether that's a junk-tossing lefty or otherwise. It's big reason why Zander was as successful in 2024 as he was despite not having what some people would call "showcase" SEC stuff... and now we add a submarine thrower! I love it! As long as this guy has good control, he'll be an absolute terror to our opponents on the mound

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

Vitello was on air with Basilio today and he mentioned Kuhns by name as someone they have big plans for and believes he has a major league future. He just wasn't ready to be a 5 or 6 inning Sunday guy as a freshman. Don't think he'd mention him if he didn't believe he'd be back.

Very reliable baseball poster on VQ said the same thing. It was very iffy a few weeks ago.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Redshirts count against the 34??? That's horseshit, there's gonna be somebody somewhere that sues over that. 100%

Uh…yeah. Why wouldn’t they? They’re on scholarship. Redshirts have always counted against scholarship and roster limits. In every single sport.