"The biggest weaknesses that lie on the current rendition of the 2026 Washington Nationals lie at two of the most important positions: Catcher and Starting Pitcher. With potential free agency target James McCann recently signing a one-year, 2.75 million dollar deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, it's time to explore some potential trades Nationals' President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni should look into to help an effort to restore relevant baseball in our Nation's Capital."
"Here's what the Nats should do in one simple trade to address both of their major needs: Nationals Receive: Catcher Ryan Jeffers, Right-Handed Pitcher Joe Ryan Ryan Jeffers delivers! pic.twitter.com/Vw9xZn3Ylm- Twins.TV (@twinstv) June 19, 2025 Twins Receive: RHP Josiah Gray, OF Robert Hassell III, INF Luke Dickerson, LHP Alex Clemmey, RHP Andry Lara The Minnesota Twins completely dismantled their entire team last season at the trade deadline, being deemed one of the most jarring sell-offs in modern baseball history. The roster has been left depleted to say the least, and with a frustrated fanbase and a front office on record stating a need for an "organizational reset" why not make yet another trade and further progress the full scale rebuild."
"With both Jeffers and Ryan nearing the arbitration years that will be expensive, and having already expressed disinterest in continuing to open the checkbook the Twins would be able to get a younger and cheaper MLB replacement starter with Josiah Gray and a highly touted soon to be ready prospect with Robert Hassell III. Additionally, the Nationals would be sacrificing a couple of their touted young prospects in Dickerson and Clemmey, and there is a strong likelihood this package wouldn't even be enough for Minnesota to seriously entertain a deal. Jeffers has been a proven force on the offensive side of things, producing over a 120 wRC+ in multiple seasons so far in his career. Keibert Ruiz would be given more time to develop"
Washington Nationals roster needs focus on catcher and starting pitching for 2026. Proposed trade would send Josiah Gray, Robert Hassell III, Luke Dickerson, Alex Clemmey, and Andry Lara to the Twins in exchange for catcher Ryan Jeffers and right-handed starter Joe Ryan. The Twins' roster is depleted after a prior sell-off and may welcome younger, controllable players. Jeffers offers consistent offensive production, posting over a 120 wRC+ in multiple seasons. Acquiring Jeffers and Ryan would give Keibert Ruiz more development time and add immediate production behind the plate and rotation depth.
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