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Angels receive acclaim for strong 2026 MLB Draft performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 1:04 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Angels receive acclaim for strong 2026 MLB Draft performance

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels earned recognition for their 2026 MLB Draft haul, with MLB's Jim Callis ranking them among the best. This follows the firing of general manager Perry Minasian. The team selected 20 players, including 12th overall pick Jared Grindlinger and standout Jaxon Willits. Callis praised several additions, highlighting how the Angels draft strategy shifted towards younger talents. Success in the draft follows the Angels' reassessment of their player acquisition approach.

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Key Details

•Angels ranked among best draft hauls by MLB's Jim Callis
•Angels selected Jared Grindlinger with the 12th overall pick
•Team also drafted Jaxon Willits, MVP of College World Series
•Angels emphasized younger prospects in draft strategy
•Minasian's dismissal seen as pivotal for draft success

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1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Angels Get Praise for 2026 Draft Haul

What they're saying

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Firing general manager Perry Minasian seemed to pay off for the Los Angeles Angels in the 2026 MLB Draft. MLB’s Jim Callis ranked the Angels as one of the best 2026 draft hauls in the league. In addition to the Angels, Callis said the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians […] The post Angels Get Praise for 2026 Draft Haul appeared first on LA Sports Report.
— Yahoo Sports

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