Big-bodied righty with bullpen utility and room to keep climbing
In the 2026 season, TCU right-hander Kade Durnin worked mainly out of the bullpen, appearing in 11 games and striking out 10 over 14 innings while also logging a save and stranding four of 11 inherited runners. At 6-3, 225, he brings a sturdy frame and relief profile that suggests late-inning upside, plus the kind of strike-throwing foundation coaches like to shape. The buzz is still about projection more than polished dominance, but that makes him a smart follow for a staff needing an arm with leverage potential and development upside.
