In the first of their two picks in the 2017 MLB draft tonight, the Washington Nationals went with a starting pitcher. With the 25th pick in the first round, they took Houston left-hander Seth Romero. It is the first time they have selected a left-hander in the first round since Ross Detwiler back in 2007.
The Romero pick is a controversial one. He has the talent to be a first round draft pick, but has major character concerns. The 21-year-old was suspended from the team twice within a 14-month span.