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Last updated September 4, 2026
2026 MLB Draft Recap: Los Angeles Angels
The Headline Pick
Jared Grindlinger — OF, Huntington Beach HS
Selected at No. 12 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Los Angeles Angels made 20 total selections in this draft class.
20 selections, opening with Jared Grindlinger (OF, Huntington Beach HS) at No. 12 overall. 8 of the 20 picks were pitchers.
Players to Watch
The Los Angeles Angels' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Jared Grindlinger
Round 1, Pick 12Jarren Advincula
Round 2, Pick 45Gavin Grahovac
Round 3, Pick 81Full Los Angeles Angels Draft Class
MLB has published signing bonuses for 19 of the 20 selections — $13.31M committed so far. Bonuses are announced through the signing deadline; this table updates as they are.
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College | Signing Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Jared Grindlinger | OF | Huntington Beach HS | $5.89M |
| 2 | 45 | Jarren Advincula | 2B | Georgia Tech | $2.3M |
| 3 | 81 | Gavin Grahovac | 1B | Texas A&M | $1.25M |
| 4 | 109 | Rylan Lujo | OF | Georgia | $747,500 |
| 5 | 141 | Jaxon Willits | SS | Oklahoma | $647,500 |
| 6 | 170 | Justin Byrd | P | Georgia | $397,300 |
| 7 | 199 | Ryan Hetzler | P | Auburn | $322,500 |
| 8 | 229 | Garrett Wright | C | Tennessee | $397,500 |
| 9 | 259 | Trevor Hansen | P | University of California - Irvine | $197,500 |
| 10 | 289 | Luc Rising | P | Northeastern | $22,500 |
| 11 | 319 | Adam Agresti | C | St. John's | $172,500 |
| 12 | 349 | Jacob Sammis | P | Glynn Academy | $197,500 |
| 13 | 379 | Jake Long | OF | Utah | $150,000 |
| 14 | 409 | Tate McGuire | P | Arkansas | $150,000 |
| 15 | 439 | Cameron Jackson | SS | Georgia Premier HS | — |
| 16 | 469 | Robert Orloski | P | Texas-San Antonio | $150,000 |
| 17 | 499 | TJ Grines | 2B | Tennesse-Martin | $50,000 |
| 18 | 529 | Greyson Chappel | P | Central Missouri | $100,000 |
| 19 | 559 | Jack Salmon | OF | U Nevada Las Vegas | $25,000 |
| 20 | 589 | Jake Jackson | OF | San Diego State | $150,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picks did the Los Angeles Angels have in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Los Angeles Angels made 20 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Who did the Los Angeles Angels draft in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Los Angeles Angels selected Jared Grindlinger, OF out of Huntington Beach HS, with the No. 12 overall pick.
How many of the Los Angeles Angels 2026 draft picks have signed?
MLB has published signing bonuses for 19 of the Los Angeles Angels 2026 selections, totaling $13.31M. The largest belongs to Jared Grindlinger (OF), at $5.89M. Bonuses are announced through the signing deadline, and this page updates as they are.
Who are the Los Angeles Angels top rookies to watch in 2026?
The top Los Angeles Angels rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Jared Grindlinger, Jarren Advincula, Gavin Grahovac. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.
Where can I buy Los Angeles Angels rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?
Los Angeles Angels rookie jerseys for the 2026 draft class are available on Fanatics — the official online retailer of MLB merchandise. Individual player jerseys typically go on sale within days of the draft. See the Players to Watch section above for direct links to each player's jersey listing.