With the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Washington Nationals selected high school shortstop Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton, Oklahoma, during a chaotic time for the franchise following the firing of GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Interim GM Mike DeBartolo now faces the challenge of revitalizing a struggling team that has seen recent draft failures, aiming for a turnaround with Willits as a potential cornerstone.
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