"While they have almost certainly lost any chance of getting the second best odds and are 3.0 games back of the third best odds, they maintain some separation between the teams "behind" them and remain with the fourth best odds. There is a fairly significant drop-off from the fourth best odds to the fifth, and certainly to the seventh, so that would be a good position to stay in for the rest of the season."
"It is also worth mentioning that Drake Baldwin winning NL Rookie of the Year would likely be a bigger windfall for Atlanta's draft capital than any lottery movement that is likely to happen between now and the rest of the season. Last year the Royals' Prospect Promotion Incentive Pick (#28) was worth more than the difference between pick #1 and pick #5 in slot value."
Braves swept the Nationals in a four-game series, showing they are not a bottom-dweller this season despite bad luck and struggles. The recent win streak has not heavily damaged their draft lottery position. The team has almost certainly lost chance at the second-best odds and sits 3.0 games behind the third-best odds, but retains separation and the fourth-best odds. A notable drop-off exists from fourth to fifth and to seventh, so holding fourth is advantageous. Upcoming opponents include the Tigers, Nationals, and Pirates. Drake Baldwin winning NL Rookie of the Year would boost Atlanta's draft capital significantly. Hurston Waldrep delivered an encouraging outing. Brewers placed Jose Quintana on the 15-day IL and the Cardinals shut down Willson Contreras for the season; CNN ran a bio on play-by-play commentator Brandon Gaudin.
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