"While the likelihood that both players are dealt might actually be even lower, it has become clear that the Nationals are still going to look a lot different no matter what. This should come as no surprise, as since Toboni took over to lead the organization, he has been focused on building up the organization and helping to develop talent internally, something the Nationals have lacked tremendously."
"Toboni has been very vocal at this year's Winter Meetings, as he has been getting questions from a ton of media outlets regarding his plan for the Nationals both this offseason and for the future as well. This should come as no surprise, as he is in his first season within the role, and has a lot of notable potential trade chips at his disposal if he so chooses."
"but Toboni did clarify that he views new acquisition Harry Ford as a catcher, and also hopes that within a few years he will be an impactful defensive catcher. While Ford's offensive prowess is more exciting, his defensive capabilities have been questioned in terms of his total ceiling as a backstop. With a slew of new coaches in place, however, Toboni appears confident that Ford will be able to develop into an elite presence behind the plate."
The Washington Nationals are expected to undergo notable roster changes under new President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni, with a possibility that a couple of young stars could be moved. The organization is prioritizing internal talent development and defensive alignment for prospect progression. Toboni attended the 2026 MLB Winter Meetings and has emphasized finding long-term defensive homes for multiple young players. The team views new acquisition Harry Ford as a catcher and projects defensive improvement with new coaching, despite questions about his long-term ceiling as a backstop. The Nationals are assembling coaching resources to accelerate player development.
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