The Nationals sent home their #1 pick Seth Romero for curfew violations:
Romero did not violate any Major League Baseball rules. But the Nationals did not want to look the other way for a first-round pick, lest they indicate preferential treatment. While his violations were not, by some standards, egregious, they nevertheless impact the experience of other players in camp. As such, the Nationals chose to send him home indefinitely. The move is not unprecedented. The Nationals have sent several players home over the years, most notably former outfielder Steven Souza Jr., who overcame off-field habits to become an impact-making major leaguer and is now with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Nationals are sending a message to the rest of their prospects. If they send home their first round pick for minor violations, they will send you home as well.
from baseballmusings.com http://ift.tt/2D7RVAK
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