Nationals select HS pitcher Denaburg at pick 27

2018 Draft: Mason Denaburg, RHP WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have shown repeatedly that they are not afraid to select a pitcher with a history of injury concerns in the MLB Draft. So when right-hander Mason Denaburg fell further down the first round Monday night than many expected, they pounced on the opportunity to select him.

Washington made Denaburg the 27th selection in the MLB Draft, once again taking a gamble on a pitcher in the opening round. It continued a trend of the Nats drafting players whose stock have fallen because of concerns. A year ago, they selected left-hander Seth Romero in the first round, a consensus top-10 talent who fell because of behavioral concerns. And a few years…