# Nationals Draft Strategy Shifts

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-06-27T15:26:50+00:00
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## Resource

The Washington Nationals are poised to make a bold move in the 2026 MLB Draft, with whispers shifting from the hyped two-way phenom Jared Grindlinger to a quieter, injury-resilient standout: Tyler Bell. Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline argues the Grindlinger buzz is overplayed, predicting the Nats will instead grab Bell, the Kentucky infielder who mashed .343/.510/.608 with 9 homers and 29 RBIs despite playing through setbacks. While Bell’s ranking is lower, his production in the brutal SEC makes him a tantalizing pick — especially with the Nats already stacked at shortstop and second base. Other infielders like Chris Hacopian and Justin Lebron are also in play, but Bell’s grit and stats could be the perfect fit for a team building for the future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e88b2317057b2285

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