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Talon Haley, a Vanderbilt baseball signee, was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 12th round of the 2025 MLB Draft.
The Los Angeles Angels were named the biggest loser of the first draft of the MLB Draft. With the No. 2 overall pick, the Halos 'whiffed' according to a key MLB
Since returning from the injured list on May 30 due to a bone bruise on his right knee—the same knee he had surgery on last season due to a torn meniscus—Trout has been a full-time designated hitter for the Angels.
The Los Angeles Angels shocked observers by taking UC Santa Barbara pitcher Tyler Bremner at No. 2 overall. The Seattle Mariners took LSU left-hander Kade Anderson, who helped his team win the 2025 College World Series, at No. 3 while the Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday, son of former star outfielder Matt Holliday, at No. 4.
Willits is the rare player to be selected first overall by an interim general manager. The Nationals fired GM Mike Rizzo, as well as manager Dave Martinez, last Sunday and had Mike DeBartolo, previously Rizzo's assistant general manager, take over as interim GM.