The Atlanta Braves wrapped up the 2025 Rule 4 Draft early, inking all 21 selections over a week ahead of the July 31 deadline.
Unless a highly ranked player drops for some reason and becomes available, a team that drafts in the lower third of the first round has use its limited draft pool strategically to get the best prospects for the dollar.
Where the Braves Spent Their Bonus Pool and Why
MLB allocated a draft bonus pool of $9,081,100 for the Braves to spend in the first ten rounds.