Washington Nationals sign Round Rock's Travis Sykora to reported

Sykora signed a letter of intent to pitch for the Texas Longhorns, but the Washington Nationals made him an offer he couldn't refuse. The 6-foot-6 fireballer signed July 17 with the club, and according to MLB.com, his bonus was $2.6 million. It was clear the Nationals made it a priority to get him big money given how they signed other draftees.

The Nats get Sykora signed with 8 other draft picks with just Crews to go in Rounds 1-to-10!

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