WASHINGTON -- When the Nationals report to camp in West Palm Beach this week, they will be one of the few teams with the luxury of having most of their roster set. Most of the Nats' roster is returning, and the team took steps to ensure that they filled any remaining needs during the offseason.
But there is one notable battle to keep an eye on during Spring Training: the battle for the fifth starter. It's an uncommon position for the Nationals. Every year since they began contending back in 2012, they have entered Spring Training with their rotation set.