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It is a little over two weeks until the start of the 2025 Draft, with most evaluations now complete. The College World Series has concluded and the Draft Combine is done. While players in the Draft League and Cape Cod League are still under observation, teams have largely finished their scouting.

In the days leading up to July 13, when the Nationals make their first pick, teams will engage in meetings with players, discussions about signability, medical record reviews, and internal debates as they finalize their draft boards.

The Top 250 Draft prospects list has been updated, featuring some changes at the top. LSU's left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson is now ranked as the top arm in this class after his standout performance in the College World Series championship.

1. Nationals: Kade Anderson, LHP, Louisiana State (No. 2)

The Nationals are still considering seven or eight players without having finalized their choices. It seems likely that Anderson will not fall past No. 2 if he doesn't go first.

2. Angels: Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee (No. 8)

In all seven mock drafts this spring, a college arm was predicted here. If Holliday goes first overall and Anderson follows suit at second, Doyle emerges as a likely choice for the Angels.

3. Mariners: Aiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State (No. 6)

If Anderson were available at this point, he wouldn't slip further down. With him gone in this scenario, options include Jamie Arnold or Seth Hernandez for pitching or Arquette for hitting.

4. Rockies: Ethan Holliday, SS/3B, Stillwater HS (Okla.) (No. 1)

Holliday could land here if he isn't picked by the Nationals earlier on; otherwise options like Hernandez or Arnold could be considered.

5. Cardinals: Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State (No. 4)

If aiming for a college pitcher like Arnold or Witherspoon doesn't pan out due to earlier picks like Holliday being available instead—high school talents such as Eli Willits may also enter into consideration alongside names like Billy Carlson from among other promising batters

6-10 Selections:

Other potential picks range from Billy Carlson for Pirates; Eli Willits heading towards Marlins possibly seeking shortstop depth through Kyson Witherspoon’s pitching prowess pursued next by Blue Jays while Reds opt-in favoring Seth Hernandez representing right-handed high school hurlers coming onto radar amidst evolving circumstances dictating White Sox’s interest focusing upon JoJo Parker—a formidable infielder originating Purvis High School where family ties could influence decision-making processes concerning sibling selection scenarios involving twins poised toward professional trajectories collectively shaping team dynamics ultimately affecting strategic alignments across broader MLB landscape moving forward beyond initial round culmination encapsulating complex web intricacies interwoven throughout dynamic event annually redefining future outlooks shaping league competitive balance aspirations accordingly given prevailing conditions unfolding contemporaneously during course 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