"James Wood will be a National in 2026, regardless of who's running the organization. Wood is the face of the franchise and should be the centerpiece of the roster moving forward. At 23 years old, Wood had a tremendous first half of the season, earning an appearance in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. The second half of the season was forgetful for Wood, but there's no doubting the talent he possesses."
"The 2025 season was a lost one for Dylan Crews, as he played in just 85 games due to an oblique injury that forced him to miss three months. Through 116 Major League games, Crews has hit 13 home runs with 35 RBI and a .634 OPS. While those statistics don't seem promising, Crews is absolutely a part of the future in Washington, D.C."
Paul Taboni's hiring signals an organizational overhaul after an abysmal 2025 for the Washington Nationals and a likely roster turnover entering 2026. James Wood remains the franchise centerpiece at 23, with a dominant first half that included an All-Star Game and Home Run Derby appearance, but he needs to reduce strikeouts after a 221-strikeout season; he still finished with 31 home runs and 94 RBI. Dylan Crews missed significant time in 2025 due to an oblique injury, played 85 games, and has totaled 13 home runs, 35 RBI, and a .634 OPS through 116 major league games, but he remains a core part of the team's future as the 2023 second overall pick.
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