"It has become time to call this for what it truly is: The Nationals' refusal to act this offseason is not "patience", it is straight up disappointing to most fans. If Paul Toboni thinks he can cruise right into 2026 on the back of waiver wire scraps like George Soriano and Richard Lovelady, he is sadly in for a rude awakening when the performance on the field is worse than last year."
"Wood and Crews are generational talents, but they aren't robots. When the inevitable slumps come, like the ones they both endured last season, who is going to be the one to pull them aside? A coach that doesn't have a ton of big-league experience with a laptop? Or a veteran who has 'been there and done that'? The Harry Ford trade was a great long-term move, and the MacKenzie Gore blockbuster brought ba"
The Washington Nationals made minimal offseason moves, relying on waiver claims and minor-league deals while trading their most ace-like pitcher for prospects. Team leadership and veteran presence diminished after departures and a lack of proven signings. Young core players—James Wood, Dylan Crews, CJ Abrams, and Daylen Lile—face a grueling NL East without established clubhouse anchors. Questions remain about who will guide them through inevitable slumps, as coaching staff lacks extensive big-league experience and the manager is 33. The approach risks worse on-field performance than last season and may expose prospects before they fully develop.
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