"The Washington Nationals have been fairly quiet on the free agent front when it comes to making major acquisitions, but if history is any indicator, perhaps January will once again prove to be fruitful as it has in the past. Having made just one major league signing so far, it remains to be seen what else the club will look to do to improve their club before Spring Training."
"If this name sounds somewhat familiar, it might be from the fact that he is a former top prospect of the Milwaukee Brewers as recently as a couple years ago, and he does have some loud tools to show off. However, despite those loud tools, he does have some major flaws in his game as well, which is why to this point he has only appeared in 180 games at the highest level."
The Nationals have been quiet on the free agent market, making just one major league signing so far. Their first player acquisition of 2026 was claiming Joey Weimer off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Weimer is a former top prospect with loud tools but flaws that limited him to 180 MLB games. In his rookie season he hit 13 home runs, stole 11 bases, walked 36 times and struck out 116 times in 410 plate appearances. That strikeout rate has prevented him from sticking in the majors. Washington’s crowded outfield makes an Opening Day roster spot unlikely. He has prospect pedigree, solid numbers against lefties, and athleticism.
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