"As bad as the Nationals could be over the first four months of the season, they'll be worse after they move expiring contracts to keep building a farm system that has drastically improved since he took over."
"So far, that has not proven to be the case at least offensively for many Nationals players, as the offense as a whole has been pretty awful so far this spring outside of a few outliers like Brady House, who has been fantastic."
The Washington Nationals' 2026 spring training has revealed significant offensive struggles across the roster, with few bright spots beyond players like Brady House. High draft pick Dylan Crews and other prospects have underperformed, raising questions about Opening Day roster decisions. ESPN analyst Jeff Passan predicted the Nationals could finish worse than the Colorado Rockies this season, noting that early-season struggles may worsen as the team trades expiring contracts to continue building their farm system. Despite ongoing organizational improvements, the team faces a challenging path forward with limited competitive prospects for the immediate future.
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