"News came out today that California prep prospect Jared Gridlinger is set to reclassify and move from the 2027 MLB Draft into the 2026 MLB Draft. Gridlinger ranked as high as No. 3 overall and No. 1 prep player in the 2027 class, and adds another premium talent into what is already a strong draft class. This move comes after the deadline to make the move, though Gridlinger was able to secure a waiver from MLB to give him access."
"As a player he is one of the most legit two-way prospects we have seen at the top of the draft since Brendan McKay back in 2017. He's a 6'3", 185-pound lefty at just 16-years-old presently, but is seen as a projectable pitcher with a fastball already up to 96 MPH and potentially both a plus slider and change. That goes with plenty of power and a feel for taking good at bats as a hitter."
"This impacts the Braves in a big way as it adds another premium talent to a loaded 2026 class that sees them pick twice in the first round and five times in the first 112 picks. While Gridlinger is the type of prospect capable of going in the Top 10 and pushing another guy, such as a Cam Flukey or AJ Gracia, down to the Braves at No. 9, it is more likely that as of today he has that impact with pick No. 26 instead."
California prep Jared Gridlinger reclassified from the 2027 to the 2026 MLB Draft after securing an MLB waiver despite the deadline. He ranked as high as No. 3 overall and No. 1 prep player in 2027. He will be 17 years and two months old at the 2026 Draft, making him unusually young. He is a legitimate two-way prospect, listed at 6'3" , 185 pounds, with a fastball up to 96 MPH and potential plus slider and change, plus power and a feel for hitting. His move adds premium talent to the loaded 2026 class and could shift draft positioning; scouts will need time to evaluate him, so his immediate impact may be felt around pick No. 26 rather than a Top 10 selection. The Braves have previously drafted two-way players like Austin Riley, Michael Harris, Owen Murphy, and Cam Caminiti.
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