The Washington Nationals unveiled their list of non-roster invites for spring training Wednesday, a group featuring several well-known veterans and a few fresh-faced prospects who will receive their first taste of a major league camp.
With uncertainty around when minor league camp will begin due to the coronavirus pandemic, the addition of prospects to the Nationals’ spring training camp gives manager Dave Martinez and the front office a chance to evaluate certain players they wouldn’t otherwise see. Plus, those up-and-comers will have a head start for whenever the minor league campaign gets underway.
Ten of Washington’s top-30 ranked prospects received camp invites, including Jackson Rutledge and Cade Cavalli.