Michael A. Taylor avoided arbitration with the Washington Nationals Thursday by agreeing on a one year $3.325 million contract. The Nationals outfield depth chart remains virtually identical to last season, but the evolution of that talent may create some interesting options for Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez as the season progresses.
Juan Soto, Victor Robles and Adam Eaton are locked into their starting roles with Michael A. Taylor and Andrew Stevenson likely to have a role with the Nats. With Taylor now out of minor league options, it appears likely that he will begin the season on the big league roster with Stevenson heading to Triple A.