Former Toronto Blue Jays prospect signs with CBL's Kitchener Panthers
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Former Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Evan Elliott has signed a pro contract with CBL's Kitchener Panthers.
The Canadian Baseball League's Kitchener Panthers announced that they have signed 23 year-old Toronto Ontario native Evan Elliott to a pro contract.
Mound Monster 🔥Former Rangers and Blue Jays minor leaguer Evan Elliot inks a pro contract with the Panthers for the 2026 season!
As per the Panthers website, general manager Shanif Harani is exited to have the young right-hander back for another season.
"I am excited to have Evan returning to our pitching staff," said general manager Shanif Hirani. "Evan's high powered fastball and plus breaking ball make him an uncomfortable at bat for opposing hitters, noted Harani. His versatility to be able to start or come out of the bullpen will also be extremely valuable."
Elliott will look to improve on his 2025 performance with the hopes of latching on with a big league affiliate again
Elliott was a key piece to the Kitchener rotation in 2025, making 12 starts on the season.
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound righty was chosen by the Rangers in the 15th round of the 2021 MLB draft.
In 15 relief appearances with the Rangers' Rookie Ball Arizona Complex League affiliate over the past three seasons, he posted a 4.70 ERA and struck out 24 batters in 15 1/3 innings.
Followed by a short stint with the Florida Complex League affiliate of the Blue Jays last summer.
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JANVIER 26|39 ANSWERS Former Toronto Blue Jays prospect signs with CBL's Kitchener Panthers Do you think Evan Elliot will eventually get signed by an MLB affiliate again? | ||
| Yes | 7 | 17.9 % |
| No | 14 | 35.9 % |
| Too early to tell | 18 | 46.2 % |
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