Cleveland's success at identifying and developing Canadian baseball players continued when they drafted Will Hynes.

The Cleveland Guardians used their draft pick from the Josh Naylor trade to select RHP Will Hynes in the 2025 MLB Draft.

The first day of the 2025 MLB draft is complete! The Washington Nationals selected Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick, opting for the prep shortstop -- who might be more likely to sign below slot -- in a draft with no clear-cut top prospect.

Cleveland's first day selections mark notable departure from organization's traditional approach with focus on raw power and athleticism.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/guardians as Cleveland Guardians Draft Pick Compared To Future Hall of Famer. The Cleveland Guardians were busy during the MLB Draft, selecting position players with plenty of upside, especially on offense.

Washington won the draft lottery in December and that gave them access to Willits, a switch-hitting shortstop with a great baseball IQ. His fat