The Nationals won the draft lottery despite only having a 10% chance of landing the top pick, showcasing the unpredictability of the lottery system introduced by the Players Association.
While clubs with the worst records have higher odds, the lottery rules prevent non-revenue sharing teams from picking in the top six consecutively, affecting teams like the White Sox and Athletics.
The latest lottery rules aim to discourage non-competitive teams from intentionally losing games, balancing competitive fairness across all non-playoff teams in the draft selection process.
Teams like the Mariners and Cardinals benefited, bypassing the traditional ranking system, with Seattle achieving a high pick despite a solid season without playoff qualification.
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