"As the offseason rolls on, it's worth taking a look back at the Washington Nationals' 2025 trade deadline haul. The team, led at the time by interim GM Mike DeBartolo, prioritized function over form, spurning a flashy big-name swap in favor of several smaller deals to rebuild some depth in a system that's still relatively barren. How, then, did those acquisitions fare in the months following the deadline?"
"Beeter, 27 this year, came up a starter with the Yankees and was named to the All-Star Futures Game roster for the American League in 2023, but struggled with walks his entire Minor League career. After navigating injuries in 2024, Beeter transitioned to a long-term relief role that allowed his mid-90s fastball and wipeout slider to play up to their true potentials."
"Martinez has yet to play a game in the Nationals system, being sidelined with a season-ending knee injury prior to his acquisition by Washington, but in an admittedly small sample size of 18 games he obliterated Dominican Summer League pitchers to the tune of a .404/.507/.632 slash line with the Yankees. Martinez is a toolsy young gun who has the skillset to develop into something bigger."
Interim GM Mike DeBartolo prioritized smaller, functional trades at the 2025 deadline to rebuild depth rather than chase a marquee swap. Beeter, 27, converted from a Yankees starter into a long-relief role after injuries and control issues; his mid-90s fastball and wipeout slider produced strong results in Triple-A and the majors, culminating in 21.2 innings, 33 strikeouts, a 2.49 ERA and 2.72 FIP, projecting as a potential 2026 bullpen piece. Eighteen-year-old outfielder Browm Martinez arrived injured but previously hit .404/.507/.632 in 18 DSL games and is viewed as a toolsy, high-upside prospect likely ready by 2026.
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