As the trade deadline creeps closer, the Nationals find themselves in familiar territory: selling, scouting, and staring down decisions that could shape the next era of baseball in D.C. The Nationals hold the No.1 overall pick in the upcoming draft and young pieces are flooding the big league roster. This season is crucial for the development, trial, and error of young players, as well as determining the future direction of the team.
Washington has struggled to find an identity outside of James Wood, CJ Abrams, and MacKenzie Gore. Veterans on this team are losing their spots and questions are rising about what Washington should do at the trade deadline this season.