WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Josh Bell #19 after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park on May 23, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
The next 14 games will tell if Washington will become sellers or buyers.
Deemed dead in the water two weeks ago, the Washington Nationals have made a miraculous recovery. Winners of 10 of their last 13, the Nationals have launched themselves from the cellar of the NL East to second, only four games behind the Mets.