Colin Linder is giving Arizona State a sturdy, low-drama arm with upside
In the 2026 season, Colin Linder emerged as a valuable right-handed starter/reliever for Arizona State after missing all of 2025 recovering from arm surgery, and his comeback has been marked by steady innings, a hard-earned rotation role, and a 3.79 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 35.2 innings at Northwest Florida State in 2024. He brings a sturdy 6-foot-4 frame, strikeout ability, and the kind of resilience coaches love; the wrinkle is that his 2026 role shifted from weekend starter to bullpen weapon as he worked through the typical post-injury return ramp, but the stuff and competitiveness suggest a useful fit for teams that value power arms with some grit.
