Houston Astros, Oregon and Bryce Boettcher

Recent Houston Astros Draft Pick Will Return to Oregon To Play Football
The Houston Astros 13th round pick from the 2024 MLB draft will return to the Oregon Ducks for another season.
Report: Bryce Boettcher to focus on football, not report to Houston Astros spring training
Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher will reportedly skip Houston Astros spring training and instead focus on the 2025 football season.
Houston Astros draftee Bryce Boettcher to play another season of college football at Oregon
The Astros retain the rights to Bryce Boettcher if the outfielder decides to play baseball in 2026 after another football season at Oregon.
Astros could lose recent draft pick to college football career
The Houston Astros added a standout defensive center fielder to their organization with the selection of Bryce Boettcher in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB draft. It's now unclear whether Boettcher will patrol center field for any Houston minor-league affiliate in the coming seasons.
Astros’ draft pick Bryce Boettcher skipping 2025 spring training to play football at Oregon
Oregon secured a waiver for an additional year of football eligibility for Boettcher, who did not join the team until his sophomore season
Oregon football linebacker Bryce Boettcher granted waiver from NCAA for 4th season of football eligibility
Bryce Boettcher’s return to the Oregon Ducks in 2025 has been approved by the NCAA. The linebacker, who applied for a waiver for a fourth season of football eligibility, was granted that request, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
Two-sport star Bryce Boettcher makes decision about his immediate future in football, baseball
The University of Oregon linebacker, who was drafted by the Houston Astros after his NCAA baseball eligibility expired, can report to spring training or return to college to play football.
Eugene native Bryce Boettcher to return for fourth season with Oregon football
Oregon linebacker and Eugene native Bryce Boettcher announced Tuesday night he would return for a fourth football season with the Ducks in 2025.

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