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What are the Nationals long-term plans at first base for 2026?

If the team could distill Second Half Josh Bell into its pure form, they might be set for decades to come.

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With the offseason approaching, the Washington Nationals have questions to answer at first base. Josh Bell will depart the team in free agency, leaving the team at a critical juncture at the position. The team's -1.0 FanGraphs Wins Above Replacement at first base this season ranks third worst in baseball, only ahead of the Rockies and Giants.