The Nationals are still rebuilding, but the direction of the franchise is starting to come into focus. A wave of young talent has already reached the majors, while the farm system promises to supply the next generation. How quickly these players develop will determine when Washington can truly contend again.
This ranking focuses on Nationals players 25 and under, the group most critical to the team’s long-term success. Among that pool, three in the majors and three more in the farm system stand out as especially vital to the rebuild. Washington needs the players on this list to reach their ceilings if the franchise is going to turn young talent into sustained achievement for the team.