Nationals Secure Top Pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals have secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft after winning the draft lottery at the winter meetings. Despite having only a 10.2% chance, the Nationals will pick first for the third time in their history, having previously selected Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper with their top picks. The Los Angeles Angels will pick second, while the Seattle Mariners, who had a 0.53% chance, will pick third. The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins, despite having the highest odds, ended up with the fourth and seventh picks, respectively. Restrictions in the collective bargaining agreement prevented the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics from participating in the lottery due to their revenue-sharing statuses. The Nationals' win reflects a pivotal opportunity to continue rebuilding following their last postseason appearance in 2019.