MLB analyst calls Red Sox first-round pick 'the steal of the draft'

The Boston Red Sox have added a number of new players to their farm system over the last three days throughout the 20 rounds of the 2024 MLB draft.

On Sunday, Boston used their first-round pick on Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery, who will likely be a top prospect in the system right away.

While many people were high on the Red Sox's selection, The Athletic's Keith Law had great things to say about the pick.

Here's what he wrote:

"The Red Sox may have just gotten the steal of the draft so far, getting the fourth-ranked player on my board at pick 12. Montgomery was a first-round talent out of high school, went to Stanford as a two-way player, then transferred to Texas A&M this year and played right field exclusively before a broken ankle ended his season in June."

Boston has added many talented players to their farm system after it was considered one of the worst in the league just a few years ago.

Now, the Red Sox have a surplus of talent in the minor leagues, and if they keep drafting well and these prospects keep progressing, they'll have a great crop of guys ready to help at the major league level or be used as trade chips to acquire proven veteran talent.