The MLB Draft kicked off All-Star week, and the Atlanta Braves quickly made their strategy clear. After switching things up and taking a position player in the first round in over six years, Atlanta made the decision to pass on an arm that was mocked to them on many draft boards.
Gage Wood is the right-handed pitcher in reference, and after Atlanta passed on him at pick no. 22 he landed in the worst spot imaginable for the Braves...the city of brotherly love. The much maligned rival of the Braves took Wood with the #26 selection and brings yet another intriguing arm into the Phillies organization.