Texas A&M Star Outfielder Injured in Steal Attempt

Caden Sorrell likely to miss remainder of weekend series against Penn

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The No. 24 Texas A&M Aggies have suffered another injury blow, as star outfielder Caden Sorrell received stitches between his left thumb and index finger after being caught stealing during Friday night's win over the Penn Quakers. Sorrell is expected to miss the rest of the weekend series against Penn.

Why it matters

Sorrell has been a key offensive contributor for the Aggies this season, earning SEC Player of the Week honors after a hot start. His absence will force Texas A&M to rely more on other power hitters in the lineup as they look to continue their winning ways against Penn.

The details

Sorrell, a left-handed batter and thrower, has cooled off at the plate lately, going 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in the team's last two games. With Sorrell out, Travis Chestnut will start in center field for the Aggies for the remainder of the weekend series. This is not the first time Sorrell has missed significant time due to injury, as he missed the first month and a half of the 2025 season before making his debut.

  • Sorrell was injured on Friday night during the Aggies' win over Penn.
  • Sorrell is expected to miss the rest of the weekend series against Penn.

The players

Caden Sorrell

Texas A&M's star left-handed hitting and throwing outfielder who has been a key offensive contributor this season, earning SEC Player of the Week honors.

Travis Chestnut

Texas A&M outfielder who will start in center field for the remainder of the weekend series against Penn with Sorrell sidelined.

Michael Earley

Head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies baseball team.

Chris Hacopian

Texas A&M transfer infielder who has been out since the Sunday finale against Tennessee Tech with a lower back injury.

Gavin Grahovac

Texas A&M power hitter who will need to step up in Sorrell's absence.

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What they’re saying

“He's feeling a little better. It's one of those things where, you know, we have a sense of urgency to get him in there, but also, we have a long way to go. I just want to make sure that we don't have any setbacks. We just want to make sure he's good to go and healthy because we're going to need this guy and he really changes our team and can help us win a ton.”

— Michael Earley, Head Coach (si.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This injury to Sorrell is a tough blow for the Aggies, who will need to rely on other power hitters in the lineup to make up for his absence. The team is also dealing with the injury to transfer infielder Chris Hacopian, further testing their depth early in the season.