Nationals' Toboni Eyes Peterson in MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals, with their first-time president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, hold the eleventh pick in the 2026 MLB draft. Mock drafts suggest theyll choose Liam Peterson, a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher from the University of Florida. Peterson boasts impressive size, raw stuff, and high potential, but his walk rate has risen, causing draft stock fluctuations. Despite this, hes improved his ERA and strikeout rate, and batters are hitting only .167 against him. Tobonis recent trade for Luis Perales, who shares similar elite stuff but struggles with control, may indicate the Nationals willingness to overlook risks for high-ceiling talent.

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