"2024 was a pleasant surprise for the Nats in terms of the SP as while Gore didn't develop as he should, Trevor Williams pitched like a near ace for the third of the season he was healthy and Jake Irvin, Mitchell Parker, and DJ Herz all surpassed expectations. Yes, that only meant they were all "usable" but a staff of an near ace, a stretch 2, and three average arms is pretty good, especially on a shoestring budget"
"So the Nats basically pushed to repeat the year with FA pick up Michael Soroka taking the place of the injured DJ Herz. It would be a stretch sure if all these guys did the same but Gore should be better and if we got a "one better, one same, one worse" from the rest that wouldn't be bad at all."
The Nationals unexpectedly fielded a useful 2024 starting rotation with Trevor Williams pitching near ace level when healthy and several youngsters (Irvin, Parker, DJ Herz) exceeding expectations while Gore underdelivered. Management attempted to replicate the result by signing Michael Soroka to replace the injured Herz. The following season saw regression: Gore faded after a strong start due to wear and injury, Irvin and Parker worsened, and Williams declined from ace form. Soroka was serviceable but not a solution. Shinnosuke Ogasawara performed poorly. Brad Lord, Andrew Alvarez, and Cade Cavalli provided encouraging innings and September showings.
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