Angels select 15 players in 2026 MLB Draft, focus on hitters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels completed the 2026 MLB Draft, selecting 15 players across 20 rounds with interim GM John Mozeliak leading the effort. The first-round pick was 17-year-old Jared Grindlinger, a left-handed outfielder from Huntington Beach High School. Grindlinger, who batted.376 last season, is noted for his versatility as both an offensive threat and a decent left-handed pitcher. The Angels emphasized drafting players with college experience, such as second baseman Jarren Advincula and third baseman Gavin Grahovac, to strengthen their farm system. The team also highlighted their recent focus on adding position players after a shift in draft strategy.
- •Angels selected a total of 15 players in the draft.
- •First-round pick is outfielder Jared Grindlinger from Huntington Beach High School.
- •Angels drafted several college players for immediate impact.
- •Emphasis on position players reflects a shift in team strategy.
- •Grindlinger is a lifelong Angels fan and versatile athlete.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — How Soon Can Angels’ 2026 Draft Picks Make the MLB?
"The 2026 MLB draft came and went, with the Angels selecting 15 players among the 20 rounds. With interim general manager John Mozeliak now in charge, he allowed scouting director Tim McIlvaine more freedom in the draft. As Mozeliak said when he was appointed interim GM, he wanted to focus on the draft and finding […] The post How Soon Can Angels’ 2026 Draft Picks Make the MLB? appeared first on The Lead.
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