Nationals assign first round pick Chris Hacopian directly to High-A Wilmington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Washington Nationals have assigned first round pick Chris Hacopian to High-A Wilmington, bypassing Low-A Fredericksburg. Hacopian, drafted 11th overall last month, is set to make his minor league debut on August 8. The decision reflects a shift in the Nationals' approach, as recent first-rounders have traditionally played at Low-A before advancing. Wilmington's roster already includes several top prospects, and Hacopian is expected to contribute to the team's offensive depth.
- •Chris Hacopian makes minor league debut on August 8.
- •Nationals bypass Low-A Fredericksburg for High-A Wilmington.
- •Hacopian was drafted 11th overall in 2026.
- •Wilmington team includes other notable prospects.
- •Shift in Nationals' player development strategy observed.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals aggressively assign first round pick Chris Hacopian to High-A
"The Nats are skipping Chris Hacopian over Low-A, which is not something that was done often in the past
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