"2024 was a mess for the Nats at 3B. They thought Trey Lipscomb who had an intersting end to 2023 might step in or for some reason known only to them, that never-was and clear never-would-be Nick Senzel might hold it down. These failed leaving Ildermo Vargas and Jose Tena manning the hot corner at the end of that year and leaving 2025 up in the air."
"The Nats responded by signing way too old Paul DeJong and his non-existant bat to pair with probably nothing Jose Tena. DeJong could still field but couldn't hit and being old he got hurt. Tena was nothing and again the Nats were scrambling having Amed Rosario play there until he was traded and former top prospect, now prospect of mild interest, Brady House got his chance. House also didn't hit but fielded ok making a nice failure bookend to the season"
The Nationals had a chaotic 2024 at third base, cycling through hopes for Trey Lipscomb and Nick Senzel before ending the year with Ildermo Vargas and Jose Tena. The team signed veteran Paul DeJong, whose fielding remained serviceable but whose bat disappeared and who was sidelined by injury; Jose Tena provided no offensive help. Amed Rosario covered third briefly before being traded, and Brady House received an extended major-league opportunity; House fielded adequately but struggled at the plate. Presumed 2025 plan makes House the primary third baseman while the club pursues inexpensive veteran backup options and avoids major payroll commitments at the position.
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