As Jim Callis of MLB.com reported, the Braves convinced Essenburg to sign by offering him a deal worth around $700,000 over the slot value of the selection. While talented, the risks that come with this pick make it possible that the strategy of spending much of their budget on him could prove to be a draft-wrecker.

The Atlanta Braves sign top MLB Draft picks including Tate Southisene and Alex Lodise, reinforcing the farm system during a tough season.

Major League Baseball's 2025 Draft has officially wrapped. The draft kicked off Sunday night as the Washington Nationals took high school shortstop Eli Willits with the first of 615 picks that were made by Monday evening.