Three years after acquiring MacKenzie Gore, the Nationals are finally seeing him blossom into a true frontline starter in 2025. At the plate, young stars CJ Abrams and James Wood are turning heads with breakout seasons, while arms like Cole Henry and Brad Lord are emerging as potential long-term bullpen pieces. With all of these developments falling into place, one question remains: Who else can the Nationals count on to take the ball every fifth day?
With lots of questions surrounding the rotation, one thing is certain: Washington has options. With some big league arms showing some promise and minor league talent progressing quickly, Washington could have answers soon and figure out their biggest issue.