The Chicago White Sox, despite suffering a historic 41-141 record in 2024, will not have the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft due to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement rule. This rule prevents large market teams from receiving lottery picks in consecutive years. As a result, the Sox can only select 10th overall, even while in a lengthy rebuild phase. This situation contrasts with small market teams, like the Rockies, who will also be sidelined from top choices due to similar limitations, highlighting the uneven effects of anti-tanking measures in Major League Baseball.
Despite the Chicago White Sox's abysmal 41-141 record in 2024, they will select 10th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft due to a lottery rule.
The new CBA restrictions on lottery picks are designed to deter tanking, but they can hinder teams like the White Sox during a rebuild.
While small market teams receive some flexibility with lottery picks, large market teams like the White Sox face strict limitations under the current system.
The Rockies, currently struggling, will also face consequences of the lottery rules, ensuring they cannot draft in the Top 10 in 2026.
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