The Atlanta Braves selected Nebraska pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach withtheir second pick in the 2021 MLB Amateur Draft. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
A week after the 2021 MLB Draft began, the Atlanta Braves four of their top-ten selections in the fold and have money in hand for the tough signs ahead.
A week ago today, the Atlanta Braves selected Ryan Cusick in the first round (number 24 overall) of the draft. Cusick remains unsigned, which isn’t unusual as players leverage their position for the biggest bonus. At the same time, teams try to avoid spending too much and incurring penalties.