Washington Nationals’ 2017 bench options: Will Nats add depth before Spring Training?

Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo told reporters last month that after the trade for Adam Eaton moved Trea Turner to short, he was pretty sure that Danny Espinosa would not work in a part-time/bench role. Espinosa, he explained, would not be happy on the bench.

“I’ve been with Espi a long time, I knew he would be frustrated with the bench role,” he explained. “But to upgrade ourselves in center field with that type of player, we felt it was important to get Trea to his natural position with shortstop.”

“We have two young, controllable pitchers, both with plus fastballs and good arms and we add them to the list of depth that we already have.” - Mike RizzoEspinosa was dealt to the Los Angeles…