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Washington Nationals Mock Draft: Last-Minute Picks and Predictions

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo's shrewd grin up there is that of a man who couldn't be more content to sit out the first round of the 2015 MLB draft, as the Nats must wait until the 58th overall pick to make their first selection.

The Nats forfeited their top pick by signing Max Scherzer this offseason. When a player declines a qualifying offer from his former team—like Scherzer did to Detroit's bid—whichever team signs that player is forced to give up their first pick in the draft, as long as it's outside the top 10.