One of the top players in the 2017 MLB Draft, Brendan McKay was considered to be a potential first overall pick by the Minnesota Twins. The problem was, the Twins were looking to save a few bucks with the pick, attempting to sign McKay for an underslot contract. He put an end to those thoughts, saying that he would refuse to sign for less than his slot.
Enter the Tampa Bay Rays. Benefiting from McKay’s refusal to sign for less than his slot, the Rays were able to snag the pitcher/first baseman with the fourth pick. As it turns out, McKay is going to do quite well with this selection, as Mike Berardino reported that he will get a signing bonus of between $7 and $7.