In an effort to reduce tanking, the Players Association pushed for a lottery in the most recent collective bargaining agreement, which affects the top picks of the draft.
To discourage teams from undergoing yearslong rebuilds, the lottery rules limit how often a club can receive a lottery pick, enhancing competitive balance.
The top six picks are now determined by a lottery, giving clubs that miss the postseason a chance for the premier draft selections.
While teams with worse records have better odds for the top pick, nothing is guaranteed, as exemplified by last year’s Guardians with a mere 2% chance.
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