Athletics select 21 players, focus on collegiate talent in 2026 draft

The Oakland Athletics added 21 players in the 2026 MLB Draft, focusing heavily on collegiate talent. The team selected 11 pitchers, primarily from college programs, reflecting a strategic shift from previous drafts that included high school players. Highlighted picks include outfielder Drew Burress from Georgia Tech and left-handed pitcher Mason Edwards from USC. The A's selected only two high school players, with a commitment to developing ready-made prospects as they prepare for a new chapter in Las Vegas. The team will aim to sign their later-round selections, who include pitchers from high schools in Pennsylvania and California.

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