The Washington Nationals made a surprising choice by selecting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits, son of former MLB player Reggie Willits, with the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft, marking him as the youngest player to be chosen first overall. The draft followed the firing of the Nationals’ general manager and manager, adding uncertainty to an already unpredictable event, while other notable picks included Tyler Bremner and Kade Anderson.
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The New York Mets recalled catcher Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse, and he made an immediate impact with offensive and defensive contributions in a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Alvarez reflected on his demotion, stating it helped him grow as a player and teammate, and noted that he performed well, including a crucial defensive play during the game. Need More Context? 🔎
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