Early predictions for the 2018 season stated the Nationals would run away with the division and into the playoffs. That was not the case as the Phillies and Braves jockeyed for first place for most of the year until the former’s late-season implosion. The Nationals were able to slide back into second place despite underperforming. The Mets bit the injury bug hard and the Marlins were…the Marlins.
Predictions for this year indicate that the NL East will be one of the most competitive divisions in the league this season. All but one team made significant additions during the offseason that put them all in the conversation for the playoffs.