Rebels in the Pros: Nikhazy and Pedulla in the news
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 18: Sean Pedulla #00 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 18, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images On the previous post, I tracked down as many former Rebels playing professional baseball as I could.
I’ll admit, I did not scour every High A roster as the research became so tedious. Some of the former Rebs I have etched into memory where they are. Tim Elko and Jacob Gonzalez are together in the White Sox organization and Doug Nikhazy and Dylan DeLucia are both with the Cleveland Guardians affiliates.
What I noticed during that research was that Nikhazy was not officially on any roster. Come to find out, he had been designated for assignment (DFA’d). This simply means that the Guardians were removing Doug from their 40-man roster to make room for someone else.
They then have seven days to trade, release or place him on irrevocable waivers. Apparently, the Chicago White Sox play at Swayze North because Nikhazy will now be joining Elko, Gonzalez, Calvin Harris and Drew McDaniel in the White Sox organization. Great new for all of them is that the Sox aren’t loaded with talent and the door is open for any of them to make the team soon.
Moving on from baseball, two other former Rebels were recognized for postseason awards in another sport. Congratulations to former Ole Miss basketball player Sean Pedulla on being awarded the NBA G League rookie of the year award! @PedullaSean pic.