m. ) St. The Mets have another talented backstop in their ranks following the opening round of the 2022 MLB Draft. Anthony DiComo. He helped the Vanderbilt University team win the 2019 College World Series title. He was one of the most highly-touted youngsters going into the 2021 draft and was selected 10th overall by the Mets. As it turns out, it was. 10 overall last year by the New York Mets. Haffey/Getty Images. Right-hander Kumar Rocker, whom the Mets selected with the No. After a stellar career at Vanderbilt, Kumar Rocker was selected by the Mets with the 10th pick in the 2021 M. Jay Lasley. Kumar Rocker is a fantasy baseball SP prospect sleeper and minor leaguer to know. The New York Mets drafted Rocker on Sunday, making him the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. Atlanta Braves Atlanta Miami Marlins Miami New York Mets NY Mets Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Washington Nationals Washington. "This is clearly not the outcome we had hoped for. New York selected Rocker with the 10th overall pick and will receive an extra selection in next year’s amateur draft, the pick after the 10th choice. 10 overall. But he didn't sign at the mandated deadline after the Mets' review ofFormer Mets draft pick and starting pitcher Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery “later this week,” according to a report by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News on Tuesday. 1, 5 p. In June of 2022, the Rangers drafted Rocker in the first round, and now the same. deGrom will join the Rangers 2022 first round draft pick, pitcher Kumar Rocker, to have Tommy John surgery this year. The right-hander’s bonus clocks in well south of the pick. But he didn't sign at the mandated deadline after the Mets' review of Former Mets draft pick and starting pitcher Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery “later this week,” according to a report by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News on Tuesday. The slot value for the 10th overall pick is $4,739,900. But the sides failed to reach an agreement by the August deadline because the Mets had concerns over the health of his right arm. Y. 2022 MLB Draft: Rangers agree to below-slot $5. 89 ERA over 42 games/39 starts across three seasons at Vanderbilt. He was coming off a dominant career at Vanderbilt, and in his final season he went 14-4 with a 2. So, Rocker was available with the No. Former Vandy star reentered MLB draft after failing to sign with New York Mets last year. However, Rocker's physical revealed multiple concerns by the Mets in his right arm and he did not sign. Photo by Sean M. SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION:Kumar Rocker falls to New York Mets and every team that passed on him 'will forever regret it' Rocker's Vanderbilt career was dominant, with 28 wins and 321 strikeouts in his. Rocker, who was surprisingly and controversially not signed by the Mets despite being the No. Rocker, the No. The reasons are the Mets’ previous owners either dealt the prospects in numerous trades, or the curse with injuries continues as young pitchers like David Peterson and prospect Thomas Szapucki have to face a huge setback. PEORIA, Ariz. Brian Murphy. Mets draft him. Many fans, including myself, were excited after the Mets selected Kumar Rocker with the #10 overall pick in 2021. But the sides failed to reach an agreement by the August deadline because the Mets had concerns over the health of. The Texas Rangers picked Kumar Rocker third overall in the 2022 MLB Draft after he went unsigned with the Mets. The Mets apparently had concerns about Rocker's elbow health following a. Atlanta Braves. Hickory Crawdads activated RHP Kumar Rocker. DeGrom will join the Rangers 2022 first round draft pick, pitcher Kumar Rocker, to have Tommy John surgery this year. After being drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets in the first round. The New York Mets originally drafted Rocker with the No. Kumar Rocker. Rocker was drafted 10th overall by the Mets in 2021 but did not sign. This one was a bit of a shock. OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 30: Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker #80 of the Vanderbilt is pulled from the game by Head Coach Tim Corbin of the Vanderbilt in the top of the fifth inning during game three. Bruno Stadium in Troy, N. 10 pick and the Mets agreed to go beyond the slot recommendation of $4. While this piece focuses on The Mets, who had budgeted $6 million for Rocker, left over $1. He was coming off a dominant career at Vanderbilt, and in his final season he went 14-4 with a 2. “The Mets are getting a player with the track record of winning," said Rocker after the Mets took him 10th overall on Sunday night. Facebook TwitterThe Mets have extra picks at No. The Mets wound up selecting him with the 10th overall. After his performance in the Frontier League, his stock may be as valuable as before Kumar Rocker Max Scherzer New York Mets Texas Rangers About Arthur Weinstein Arthur spends his free time traveling around the U. 10 overall pick in the Draft earlier this month, traveled to New York. The early returns have been mixed for both. However, concerns about his health led him to fall to the 10th overall pick, when he was taken by the New York Mets. Rangers: Kumar Rocker, RHP, unaffiliated One of the big surprises of the first round . When the Mets deal cratered, Rocker’s immediate reaction was white-hot anger. The Mets’ selection of Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker with the 10th pick this year violated that norm and transcended the niche following to become a darn. A family of sportsmen, according to the Mets Draft profile, Kumar’s uncle, David Deaundra Rocker, too played at Auburn and played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams for four years. May 22, 2023: RHP Kumar Rocker roster status changed by Hickory Crawdads. He showed his effectiveness this summer by pitching for the Tri-City. Former Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker underwent arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder last fall, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel . MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, left, announces the selection of Kumar Rocker by the Texas. Rocker ended up being selected by the New York Mets tenth overall, but because of issues regarding. ESPN. They also didn't take a flier on a J. EDT deadline, over concern about his medical scans. Kumar Rocker is agreeing with the Rangers at $5. 2 min. 73 ERA, a 0. A year after not signing with the Mets, Kumar Rocker is officially a member of the Rangers, after being taken with the No. m. Instead, the Mets never made an offer. Rocker went 28-10 with a 2. Rocker, 21, made 42 appearances in college ball. 10 due to his high money demands and a slight dip in velocity this season. Instead, the Mets are going. 2 overall and watched as Kumar Rocker went No. Beyond deGrom and Scherzer, the Rangers spent the third overall pick in last year’s draft on Kumar Rocker, whom the Mets drafted 10th overall a year earlier but declined to sign due to medical. 5. ESPN. He will undergo Tommy John Surgery. New York Mets. 2M which is under slot for the No. Rocker was selected with the No. 10 pick in 2021,. Not so long ago considered a candidate to be the top pick of. The Mets have not scored more than five runs in a game since July 21 and it’s gotten very bleak for a few individuals. He was the second Vanderbilt pitcher taken in the top 10 after the Texas Rangers took New Jersey product Jack. Rocker, who was selected 10th overall. Though the two sides. Rocker was the third overall pick by Texas last summer. Rocker was the only player among the first 29 picks who failed to sign, and the Mets lost the $4,739,900 slot value available for draft signings that was assigned to Rocker's pick. Rocker’s elbow — which was a concern for New York two years ago — officially gave out. The Mets didn’t sign Rocker. Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker was drafted No. Detroit Tigers. The most MLB ready pitcher in the draft. ARLINGTON -- When the Rangers’ No. May 22, 2023. Kumar Rocker AP In the past year, Rocker has sought the advice of former Royal Luke Hochevar, who was drafted by the Dodgers, did not sign, pitched in an independent league and then became the No. The Mets didn’t want to give Rocker stupid money, as commanded by his agent, friend of the devil, Scott Boras. 9 Rangers prospect struck out eight and needed just 53 pitches. Louis Cardinals. draft. But when the Rangers shocked the industry by selecting his former Vanderbilt rotation-mate Kumar Rocker with the third pick, the texts started flooding in. the Kumar Rocker debacle showed that the front office may not have. He ended up being selected 10th overall by the. The Mets selected Vanderbilt RHP Kumar Rocker with the No. Moments after the New York Mets made pitcher Kumar Rocker the 10th overall pick of this year's Major League Baseball draft, South Asian fans began buzzing about the prospect of a bona fide. previously selected No. com’s Anthony DiComo is reporting that. Kumar Rocker, the Vanderbilt right-hander whom the Mets drafted 10th overall last year, but did not sign because of concerns with his elbow, signed Friday with the Tri-City ValleyCats of the. Sunday's 5 p. Haffey/Getty Images. 2023 Bowman Platinum Baseball Checklist. Kumar Rocker was one the highest profile players on the board entering last year's draft, when he was selected 10th overall by the New York Mets. 1 draft haul honors of all. The Mets landed one of the most explosive arms in all of college baseball when they drafted Vanderbilt right-handed starting pitcher Kumar Rocker with the No. Rocker briefly pitched in an independent league in 2022 before being drafted. UPDATE: Kumar Rocker was drafted No. Rocker, the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, will be out until the second half of the. Rocker, the #3 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, was previously. 75 (compensation for losing Noah Syndergaard to free agency) and thus a very big bonus pool. Kumar Rocker, first-round draft pick, gets hugged by his mother, Lalitha Rocker after the press conference, Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Mets couldn’t pass Kumar Rocker on his physical The Rangers overlooked both medicals and now both pitchers have undergone Tommy John surgery — Joe DeMayo (@PSLToFlushing) June 6, 2023. When the Mets landed right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker, the Vanderbilt superstar, with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 draft, there was a feeling it could be a steal. 9-ranked prospect Kumar Rocker broke camp with High-A Hickory this season, there were reservations about why that may be the best path for him. By going third to the Texas Rangers, ex-Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker became surprise winner on first night of 2022 MLB Draft – at expense of the Mets. Accordingly, Rocker spent a year on the shelf, and tumbles in this year’s draft ranking to No. 3 overall pick on Sunday night in the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft. MLB の テキサス・レンジャーズ 傘下所属。. L. 10 pick in 2021,. Editor's Picks. The Red Sox were reportedly very interested in Rocker ahead of the 2021 draft before Mayer fell to. They had built an entire marketing campaign around the selection and were ready to hand Rocker a signing bonus of more than $6 million, only to back out over questions about his medicals. to sporting events, state and national parks, and in search of. Rocker was the New York Mets’ first-round pick in 2021, but he went unsigned after the Mets. Kumar Rocker, drafted third overall by the Rangers in 2022 after he wasn't signed by the Mets after the 2021 draft, is having Tommy John surgery. Instead, after being drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets, Rocker failed a physical and was. Rocker’s Vanderbilt downed Davis’ Louisville, 3-2, in the 2019 College World Series semis when the pair were freshmen. He was coming off a dominant career at Vanderbilt, and in his final season he went 14-4 with a 2. MLB. By Steve Sypa @SteveSypa Jul 11, 2021, 11:26pm EDT. The Mets drafted Rocker 10th overall that July and the two sides quickly agreed to a $6 million bonus. The Mets wanted Rocker to sign for well below the slot figure. Rocker was the New York Mets’ first-round pick in 2021, but he went unsigned after the Mets. The Texas Rangers chose former Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker with the No. The former Vanderbilt ace was selected by the Mets at 10th overall in the 2021 Draft, but didn't sign with the club after a review of his medical information. Kumar Rocker is agreeing with the Rangers at $5. 10 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, agreeing on a $6 million signing bonus, but concerns over Rocker’s elbow. 10 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. The Mets selected the Vanderbilt right-hander with the No. Kumar Rocker is announced as the third pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, by the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. m. The New York Mets failed to sign 2021 1st round draft pick, Kumar Rocker. 10 overall pick in the MLB Draft due to injury concerns, is preparing for the 2022 draft. Rocker, a right-hander. NEW YORK – Kumar Rocker will not be heading to Queens after all. Rocker was the New York Mets’ first-round pick in 2021, but he went unsigned after the club was. NEW YORK -- For months, the Mets scouted Kumar Rocker as closely as any player eligible for the 2021 MLB Draft, all while. AP. This week, he was drafted by the New York Mets. These are both New York Mets “rejects” that Texas Rangers GM Chris Young gambled would be healthy, and contribute to the Rangers this season, and in the near future. The Mets’ compensation for not signing Kumar Rocker in 2021 was a comp pick in ’22, which they used to select Parada -- a power-hitting catcher who set a Georgia Tech record with 26 home runs during his sophomore season. Selected. 10 overall by the New York Mets in the 2021 MLB Draft. Both pitchers threw no-hitters in a tournament game. Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker will have Tommy John surgery later this week, the team announced Tuesday. The New York Mets did not sign right-hander Kumar Rocker, the 10th overall pick in the amateur draft, before Sunday's 5 p. How Kumar Rocker went from top-10 pick in 2021 to one of MLB draft's biggest mysteries in 2022 Rocker failed to sign with the Mets after being selected 10th overall last year; where will he go. Long tied to college bats, they get mentioned more with high schoolers as of. MLB. LOS ANGELES — Kumar Rocker is a first-round pick once again, and improved his standing in the process. Rocker was a first round pick by the Mets in 2021, but the team elected. I immediately place Rocker back on my list as the top RHP. The right-handed starter, Kumar Rocker, is 6’5 and 245 lbs. Toronto Blue Jays. Rocker was previously taken by the New York Mets in the first. 7/10/22 2022 MLB Draft: No. Rocker was one of the most. Following a review of Kumar Rocker’s medical information, the club let Sunday’s deadline pass without signing its first-round Draft selection to a professional contract. Drafted: He was selected 10th by the New York Mets in 2021 and agreed to a $6 million over-slot bonus. The surgery will probably be later this week. Rocker was drafted 10th overall by the Mets in 2021 but did not sign. 02 million pool unspent, as first reported by ESPN, because they signed the rest of their selections to under. Get the latest on Texas Rangers P Kumar Rocker including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports. 10 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, it seemed like a great fit for both parties. He was coming off a dominant career at Vanderbilt, and in his final season he went 14-4 with a 2. Rocker, the No. Last season, he. Baseball. Birthplace. Mets’ 1st-round pick shines in minor-league debut. The New York Mets failed to sign their first-round draft pick Kumar Rocker before Sunday's 5 p. The Mets floated Kumar Rocker - a consensus top-end talent who dominated in college but did have some injury concerns - to the 10th overall pick, a spot much further down the board than he was. The team was. The Kumar Rocker situation was a mess by any team’s standards. was absent from most of this year's cycle after the Mets failed to sign him following his selection at No. The Mets had a pair of first-round picks in last year's draft, with one of them coming as compensation for failing to sign Kumar Rocker in 2021. They will. deadline. The Mets originally selected Rocker with the 10th pick of the 2021 MLB Draft. Texas rolled the dice on the 2019 College World Series Most Outstanding Player after he went unsigned following his selection as the 10th overall pick in ‘21 by the Mets due to medical concerns surrounding his right shoulder. L. m. 10 overall choice Kumar Rocker reaching an accord with the Mets. EDT deadline, over concern about his medical scans. 93 WHIP. 2M which is under slot for the No. Finally, seeing the 21 year old Vanderbilt star put on the orange and blue. The Rangers picked Rocker third in 2022. The former Vanderbilt ace was selected by the Mets 10th overall in the 2021. Rocker was once. Photo by Sean M. The Mets, on the other hand, get. Read our MLB prospects outlooks for fantasy baseball rookies and call-ups. Kumar Rocker can absolutely shove. 3 million of their $9. Instead, the Mets never made an offer. New York Mets: Kumar Rocker, RHP, Vanderbilt University Washington Nationals: Brady House, SS, Winder-Barrow High School (GA) Seattle Mariners: Harry Ford, C/OF, North Cobb High School (GA)PPR-AB Francisco Álvarez / Brett Baty, New York Mets 1/1 PPR-CD Triston Casas / Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox 1/1. An audible gasp as the Rangers select Kumar Rocker. 11 and 14, and they may try to get Green down to their first selection. m. Draft: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 38th round of the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft from North Oconee HS (Bogart, GA), the New York Mets in the 1st round (10th) of the 2021 MLB June Amateur Draft from Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) and the Texas Rangers in the 1st round (3rd) of the 2022 MLB June Amateur Draft. He was a freshman on the Commodores' 2019 College World Series championship team, when he was selected. The Mets selected Rocker out of Vanderbilt at No. There’s a decent chance deGrom will never. Acclaimed right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker and the Mets have reached an agreement on a $6 million signing bonus, a source told MLB. “Kumar Rocker is healthy according to independent medical review by multiple prominent. The Mets were unable to sign right-hander Kumar Rocker, their top pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, before Sunday's 5 p. The Mets are expected to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker for a $6MM signing bonus, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Y. SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION:Kumar Rocker falls to New York Mets and every team that passed on him 'will forever regret it' Now Rocker, once considered a contender for the No. The New York Mets have failed to sign Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker, the No. Baseball. The 2021 MLB Draft was supposed to be a formality for former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker. With the No. The Mets have decided on a future that won’t include their first-round pick in this year’s draft, pitcher Kumar Rocker. By Steve Sypa @SteveSypa Jul 11, 2021, 11:26pm EDT. Jul 3, 2022. : kumar rocker refuses to do pre draft physical (not out of the ordinary). The result was not only an over-slot deal, but also the largest signing bonus in bonus-pool. Kumar Rocker, RHP, Tri-City Valleycats. After an initial panic by fans after failing to offer Kumar Rocker a contract, all Mets faithful should be ecstatic about how the draft class is shaping up as they navigate their way up the MiLB ladder towards the MLB summit. The Rangers are convinced Kumar Rocker could be one of those players. — Kumar Rocker was back where he belongs, on a pitcher’s mound throwing his blazing fastball in a live game after being idle for nearly a year. In the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft, the New York Mets picked Rocker as the tenth overall choice. "It was pretty cool," Woodward said on Thursday ahead of the Rangers' game against the Marlins at. 10 last year. Anthony DiComo. -- Former Vanderbilt star right-hander Kumar Rocker returned to the mound Saturday night with the Class A Tri-City ValleyCats of the independent Frontier League, and his first. Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery after Mets deal fell apart It was the 22-year-old Rocker’s fifth and final start for the ValleyCats before being deactivated to prepare for this year’s draft. Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker did not sign with the New York Mets after being selected 10th overall in Major League Baseball's draft. 10 overall pick last summer but ultimately did not sign, is now mulling the idea of pitching with an independent team before re. The Rangers took the Vanderbilt pitcher one year later at No. These are both New York Mets “rejects” that Texas Rangers GM Chris Young. When Rocker didn’t sign with the Mets in the 2021 MLB Draft, there was no indication of how high or low he might go in the 2022 draft. The Mets are the only team with two selections within the top 30, one of which is compensation for not signing Rocker last year; and the Los Angeles Dodgers are the only team with zero, a penalty. Kumar Rocker failed to meet the New York Mets' signing deadline, losing out on a $6 million deal. He'll serve a similar function this year after the. SURPRISE, Ariz. Rather than return to Vanderbilt, Rocker made five. Unfortunately, the Mets didn’t offer Rocker a contract due to medical. 93 WHIP. This week, he was drafted by the New York Mets. Anthony DiComo. 1, 2021, at 5:01 p. 11 pick in 2022 as compensation. Mets, Kumar Rocker Do Not Reach Agreement Before Draft Signing Deadline. The Mets’ pitching factory added another attractive cog to its wheel on Sunday night when highly-regarded Vanderbilt prospect Kumar Rocker fell into their laps with the 10th pick of the 2021 MLB. With the 11th overall pick, the Mets selected Georgia Tech sophomore catcher. March 6, 2023. com. More:Kumar Rocker does not sign with Mets before deadline, not returning to Vanderbilt Let’s – for argument’s sake – assume the Mets did find something wrong with Rocker’s arm after. 4:06PM: As earlier reporting indicated, Rocker and the Mets have not come to an agreement, according to the team. The Mets originally selected Rocker with the 10th pick of the 2021 MLB Draft. 10 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Mets but was not signed after medical concerns arose. Selected. ET signing deadline. The New York Mets did their best to distract from a tough loss heading into the all-star break by drafting coveted Vanderbilt ace, Kumar Rocker. He is only two starts into his professional career in an independent league, but he’s looking really good so far. RHP Kumar Rocker assigned to ACL Rangers from. In June of 2022, the Rangers drafted Rocker in the first round, and now the same. 10 overall by the New York Mets on Sunday in the 2021 MLB Draft. 10 overall. The non-signing gave the Mets. The Mets held firm and didn't even offer Rocker a contract (and they didn't have to because of the lack of shared medical information). The former Vanderbilt star was selected No. Y. The Rangers took the Vanderbilt pitcher one year later at No. UPDATE (5:22 p. Getty Images. The New York Mets ‘ failure to sign Kumar Rocker after the 2021 MLB Draft was one of the low points of their season. Follow him on Instagram and Facebook. Mets passed on signing due to medical. He does his physical and some form of defect is shown. Young said the injury had nothing to do with previous concerns. Kumar Rocker, drafted third overall by the Rangers in 2022 after he wasn't signed by the Mets after the 2021 draft, is having Tommy John surgery. Former Vanderbilt right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker went unsigned by the New York Mets and has agreed to terms with the Tri-City ValleyCats of the Frontier League, Jeff Passan reported on Friday. 11 and Rockwall-Heath (Texas) HS shortstop Jett Williams at No. The former Vanderbilt ace was the 10th. S. Kumar Rocker (Photo by Sean M. Vanderbilt’s Kumar Rocker is healthy, according to his agent, Scott Boras, which contradicts earlier reporting about the New York Mets’ draft pick and his pitching elbow. One problem: The Mets didn’t like what they saw in Rocker’s medicals, and he went unsigned, ultimately choosing to play independent ball with the Tri-City ValleyCats in Troy, N. Drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets later that year, Rocker did not sign over concerns with a pre-draft physical. Kumar Rocker will be draft-eligible again in 2022. Rocker's path from Vanderbilt to the majors was a rocky one. ET deadline for signing draftees to their rookie deals came and went without the Mets reaching an agreement with Rocker. MLB Draft profile: Kumar Rocker With their first selection in the 2021 draft, the Mets selected Kumar Rocker, a right-handed pitcher from Georgia. The Draft signing deadline passed at 5 p. Follow him on Instagram and Facebook. ARLINGTON -- On Aug. Mary's Prep The Mets have plenty of spending power with picks Nos. Rangers' Rocker tosses longest outing yet in AFL. Mets draft pick Kumar Rocker pitching for North Oconee High School in Georgia. ET on Sunday without No. Not so long ago considered a. Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker will have Tommy John surgery,. m. m. Mets owner Steve Cohen, facing criticism of him and his team, tweeted a response that seemed to suggest Rocker was just another line on a ledger: "Education time -- Baseball draft picks are worth. Birthdate. With the 10th overall pick, the Mets took the fiery. With their first selection in the 2021 draft, the Mets selected Kumar Rocker, a right-handed pitcher from Georgia. The tenth overall pick, with which Rocker was selected, comes with. draft. The New York Mets’ loss will presumably be another team’s gain in the 2022 MLB Draft. When Rocker and the New York Mets. October 24th, 2022. Rocker, the No. Draft profile: Kumar Rocker. 10 overall. Mets don’t offer him any money because they don’t have to. The Mets originally selected Rocker with the 10th pick of the 2021 MLB Draft. ”. The Tri-City ValleyCats announced they are signing pitcher Kumar Rocker for the upcoming season. @ SamDykstraMiLB. 2M deal with the Rangers, who picked him 3rd. . Last year, one of the biggest names in the draft was Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker. PEORIA, Ariz. 73 ERA and 0. Sam Dykstra. 1 on our final Draft Board last season, Rocker was selected 10th overall by the Mets, and had reportedly agreed to a $6 million signing bonus — pending a physical examination. The New York Yankees have the No.