The Nationals should stay away from this lefty starting pitcher in free agency
Ranger Suarez is a declining-velocity pitcher whose potential large long-term contract would misalign with the Nationals' projected rebuilding timeline.
Ranking the Nationals' 5 most important young players for future success
James Wood's combination of rare size, power, and elite exit metrics positions him as the cornerstone of the Nationals' rebuild while prospects must develop for sustained contention.