The Padres are taking a chance on a high school left-hander with upside -- which probably should not come as a surprise. With ...

Day 1 of the 2025 Draft lasted a little longer than usual, going from Oklahoma prep shortstop Eli Willits at No. 1 to the Nationals to Nate Snead at No. 105 to the Angels as a compensation selection.

MLB draft is underway on ESPN, with the Washington Nationals starting things off by taking prep shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 overall pick. The Los Angeles Angels followed up by picking college ...

The 2025 Draft is set for July 13 ... Padres: LHP Kruz Schoolcraft, Sunset HS (OR) Slot value: $3,606,600 . It's almost cliché to mock a high school lefty to the Padres.

Cruz rejoined the Padres last year via the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft and both started and relieved in games while posting a 3.96 ERA over 86 1/3 innings between Double-A San Antonio ...