Brady Aiken, MLB's First Overall Draft Pick to Play for IMG Academy

Pitcher Brady Aiken, first overall in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft, will not be playing for the Houston Astros as anticipated.

Instead, the Cathedral Catholic High School alum will be pitching for IMG Academy, according to an announcement made Thursday.

Sports Illustrated reported the news saying the Astros and Aikens failed to reach a deal after a ligament tear was discovered by doctors in July 2014.

The sports magazine reports Aiken will be eligible for the 2015 draft. 

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