According to College Baseball Central reporter Andrew Riedell, Jason Wachs and Tanner Chun will be leaving Uptown.
The Tulane Green Wave has taken a hit on the baseball diamond, with the team's top player and another who showed plenty of potential both hitting the transfer portal.
According to College Baseball Central reporter Andrew Riedell, Jason Wachs entered the portal on Tuesday, and Tanner Chun joined him on Thursday. Both were starters for the Green Wave in 2026.
Wachs is a massive loss for the program, though it isn't necessarily unexpected given the team's struggles. The sophomore out of Pembroke Pines, Florida, was stellar at the plate for Tulane, providing a much-needed spark to an offense that was hot and cold. He finished the season with a .327 batting average and an on-base percentage of .453 to go along with 66 hits, 54 RBI, 48 runs scored, 21 doubles and nine home runs -- all of which were team highs. Additionally, he had a fielding percentage of .963 with three errors on the year and was a First Team All-Conference selection.
Unsurprisngly, the outfielder is expected to attract some heavy attention in the portal. Given his hot bat and ability to make an immediate impact, don't be surprised to see Wachs find a spot at a Power Four program.
Chun had a stellar rookie campaign, ending his 2025 season on the American Conference's All-Freshman Team. Though he faced his fair share of struggles in his 2026 season, the sophomore did show the ability to bounce back from tough outings. Chun drew a team-high 41 walks, demonstrating his eye at the plate. He also added 34 hits, 37 runs scored, 22 RBI and 13 doubles on a .210 batting average.
Can Chun bounce back and return to his freshman form? All signs point to yes, which is why this is another tough loss for the Green Wave.
These are the second and third players to reportedly enter the transfer portal for the Olive Green and Sky Blue -- pitcher Jack Frankel was the first player to enter the portal after one season with the program that was heavily limited by an unspecified injury.
All three players will be tough to replace, and Tulane needs to figure things out quickly. Frankel will likely be far from the only pitcher to leave the program, especially in the wake of pitching coach Anthony Izzio's departure. Meanwhile, with so many players having strong individual seasons, it's likely that at least a few more will want to play for a team that has a stronger chance at making the postseason.
