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Washington Nationals: Predicting the 26 man roster

Spring Training is in full swing and full of storylines. For the Nationals, position battles for third base, the fifth starter, and bench spots rage on. At the halfway mark of Spring Training, here is our prediction for the Nationals opening day 26 man roster.

Starters

The Nationals return the best pitching staff in the league, led by three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer, and 2019 World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg. Patrick Corbin had an excellent 2019 season, that was overshadowed by his teammates. Anibal Sanchez started off 2019 slow due to injury, before his vintage self showed up.