"While the offseason for the Washington Nationals has drawn some mixed reviews to this point, it would be hard to argue that Paul Toboni has completely sat on his hands. Yes, Toboni has yet to add a true impact free agent thus far, but with still a week to go until pitchers and catchers report, the time has not yet run out on him."
"However, it would be fair to say that we are getting late in the game here for the first-time President of Baseball Operations and his new front office full of youngsters. But with some big free agents still out there whether it be Rhys Hoskins, Lucas Giolito, or even a reunion with Max Scherzer in some capacity, there are a lot of names that could make sense for the Nationals."
"But this piece is not about any of them, it is more about some of the shuffling the Nationals have been doing with their 40-man roster, which in a sense has been a giant game of musical chairs. Just recently after claiming utility man Mickey Gasper off waivers from the Minnesota Twins not even 2 weeks ago, he is already back out on the open market."
Paul Toboni and the Nationals' new front office have not yet added a major impact free agent, but time remains before pitchers and catchers report. The 40-man roster has experienced significant movement, resembling musical chairs. Utilityman Mickey Gasper was claimed from the Twins and then designated for assignment within two weeks, creating an available roster spot. Left-handed reliever Richard Loveday was claimed as a replacement, bringing limited major-league success (5.35 ERA, 1.351 WHIP in 118 games) but stronger minor-league results. Loveday projects as organizational depth at Triple-A Rochester and as a potential bullpen option as Opening Day roles remain unsettled.
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