Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images 2025 has the chance to be a breakout year for young Jose A Ferrer If the Nationals make the risky decision of not bringing in a veteran closer, Jose A Ferrer should get the first crack at the ninth inning. The 25 year old left hander has sky high potential and looks poised for a breakout in 2025. After being signed out of the Dominican … [Read more...] about Jose A Ferrer is the future and the present of the Nationals bullpen
Nationals prospects: After an injury plagued season, 2025 is a huge year for Cayden Wallace
Dylan Widger-Imagn Images After coming over in the Hunter Harvey trade, injuries halted Cayden Wallace’s progress Cayden Wallace is one of many young Nationals third baseman trying to stake a claim as the 3B of the future. While Wallace certainly isn’t the favorite in that discussion, he has some interesting tools. However, he needs to stay healthy to show off his … [Read more...] about Nationals prospects: After an injury plagued season, 2025 is a huge year for Cayden Wallace
The Nationals need to add a veteran in the backend of the bullpen
Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images The Nats still need to shore up the bullpen before the season starts and there are some solid options available Despite the addition of Jorge Lopez, more help is needed in the Washington Nationals bullpen. While there are some interesting young guys, the bullpen has a dangerously low floor. GM Mike Rizzo needs to add a veteran who can … [Read more...] about The Nationals need to add a veteran in the backend of the bullpen
Nationals history: The Trea Turner trade was Mike Rizzo’s greatest masterclass
Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Looking back at how Mike Rizzo stole Trea Turner from the Padres In his long tenure as Nationals GM, Mike Rizzo has made plenty of great transactions. Whether it was Wilson Ramos for Matt Capps swap or the Gio Gonzalez trade, Rizzo has a tendency to find good deals. However, there is one deal that stands above the rest. An 11 player, three team … [Read more...] about Nationals history: The Trea Turner trade was Mike Rizzo’s greatest masterclass
Did the Nationals solve their power shortage?
Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images Adding power to the lineup was a top priority for the Nationals, but did they accomplish their goal? After the 2024 season, everyone knew that Nationals needed to add more power to the lineup. In fact, it was the subject of one of the first articles I wrote on the site. GM Mike Rizzo harped on the issue repeatedly, after failing to solve what … [Read more...] about Did the Nationals solve their power shortage?