The Los Angeles Dodgers focused on college players during the 2025 MLB Draft, making significant selections on Day 1 with Zach Root, Charles Davalan, and Cam Leiter. Root and Davalan were drafted from the University of Arkansas, while Leiter came from Florida State University. The Dodgers successfully signed these players with Root's signing bonus significantly below slot value. Additionally, eighth-round pick Jack O'Connor was signed for less than his slot. The Dodgers maintain a total bonus pool of $9,031,300 for draft picks, ranking 24th in the league.
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Zach Root, Charles Davalan, and Cam Leiter on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, focusing on college players.
Root expressed excitement to join the Dodgers, having been a fan as a child and having watched Clayton Kershaw play.
The Dodgers signed eighth-round pick Jack O'Connor for $158,775, which is less than his slot value, while managing to sign other players below slot.
Leiter's signing bonus matched his slot value, contributing to the Dodgers' strategic approach in managing their $9,031,300 bonus pool.
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