"They still likely won't be fully out of rebuild mode, although it's hard to say anything for sure given that we don't know who the GM will be. Realmuto is a big name, but he's a bit old at 34 and isn't the player he used to be. So the Nationals might be able to get him at a discount. He's still a good defensive catcher and a decent hitter, so there's plenty of value here."
"There's a bit of a drop-off after Realmuto, but Danny Jansen has some sneaky value. He's sort of been a backup to William Contreras this year in Milwaukee, but he's still been given 264 at-bats. He's having his second straight down year at the plate, but he was good at the plate from 2021-23, especially in 2022, when he posted an impressive 142 OPS+."
Nationals have multiple catcher options: Keibert Ruiz, Riley Adams, Drew Millas, CJ Stubbs, Francisco Mejia, and Jorge Alfaro, each with question marks. Alfaro projects well but is older; Millas offers upside but recently suffered an injury. The club could retain current options or sign a veteran free agent depending on offseason strategy and new GM decisions. JT Realmuto is a high-profile but unlikely target given age and demand; he still offers defensive and offensive value and could be affordable. Danny Jansen provides upside after previous strong seasons despite recent downturns and is an average defender with potential to rebound.
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