Winning the draft lottery is great for an organization not only because you get your choice of any prospect in the draft first overall, but also the bonus pool of money that comes with it. The Nationals have roughly 16.6 million dollars to work with in this year's draft, the 4th most behind only the Mariners, Rays, and Angels. This money becomes an even bigger deal when you factor in the savings the Nats will likely have from the 1st overall pick.
The slot value for first overall in 2025 is about 11 million, a number that would be a record-breaking bonus.