


The projections have turned against Crews at No. 3 to the Detroit Tigers in his latest mock draft, while McDaniel mocked the LSU outfielder at No. The Athletic's Keith Law projected Crews would go at No. Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty ImagesĬrews' rumored contract demands could force the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals to pass on him. That could lead to Crews falling one or two spots compared to what he was initially projected, and it would give Langford and Skenes a higher probability of landing in the top two. If that is true, the Pirates may turn away from Crews to select his LSU teammate, pitcher Paul Skenes or Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford. I alluded to this in the previous mock draft being a logical move for Crews," McDaniel wrote. "Whether this number has been said out loud or implied, or this is merely shorthand for "over slot," multiple teams picking at the top have said to me this week that Crews wants $10 million. LSU outfielder Dylan Crews is reportedly looking for $10 million, per 's Kiley McDaniel. The slot value for the top selection is $9.72 million, and that is where the complications lie for the Pirates and who will be the No. 1 overall pick, have $16,185,700 for their draft picks, per MLB.com. For example, the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have the No.

Teams are allotted a designated amount of bonus money. The MLB draft carries a complexity that the other major sport drafts do not have. Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
