Queen Creek, Arizona — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced agreements with 20 players from their 2026 draft class, a group that includes first-round catcher Ryder Helfrick.
The club’s July 20 announcement listed Helfrick, the 15th overall selection from Arkansas, among the signed players. Arizona Sports reported that his agreement was for $5.241 million, the assigned value for that selection.
Arizona also reached deals with several other early selections, including right-hander Blake Bryant, shortstop Carson Kerce and outfielder Brayden Dowd. The team’s release identifies 17th-round infielder Rylan Alaniz as the lone unsigned player in the class.
The draft group includes players from college and high-school programs. The official list shows 20 signed selections, with the individual agreements dated July 19.
