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MLB·ANALYSIS·July 11, 2026 03:42 PM ET

Reds first-round pick Justin Lebron got a dog amid homesickness

Homesick Reds pick got a dog before draft profile airs.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 111 min read
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Reds first-round pick Justin Lebron was feeling homesick at school … so he got a dog 🥹 Watch Justin’s journey to the dr Via @MLB on X

What happened: Cincinnati Reds first-round pick Justin Lebron, selected No. 18 overall out of Alabama, got a dog after feeling homesick at school. The story is featured in episode two of MLB's "Road to the Show" series tracing his path to the draft, streaming on Peacock.

Why it matters: The episode builds a public profile of Cincinnati's top pick as the Reds introduce him to fans ahead of his move into the farm system. "Road to the Show" episodes typically follow first-round picks from predraft workouts through their first pro assignment.

By the numbers: Justin Lebron: selected No. 18 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft out of Alabama.

What to watch: Episode two of "Road to the Show" streams on Peacock as Lebron's path toward affiliate ball continues.

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