Washington Nationals Secure #1 Pick In The 2025 MLB Draft

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The Washington Nationals have secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, announced during the draft lottery at MLB’s winter meetings on Tuesday night. With just a 10% chance of landing the top spot, the Nationals’ lottery win is a significant milestone as the team focuses on rebuilding.

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The draft kicks off on July 13, 2025, in Atlanta, where the Nationals will have the first choice. The Baltimore Orioles, by contrast, will pick 19th overall. This lottery victory is seen as a pivotal moment for the Nationals’ future. Here’s how the top five draft order shapes up:

1. Nationals

2. Angels

3. Mariners

4. Rockies

5. Cardinals

The Orioles lead the first picks among postseason teams at No. 19, followed by the Brewers (20th) and Astros (21st).

source: The DMV Daily

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