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Why Nasim Nuñez should be the starting shortstop for the Nationals in 2026

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The infielder presents a unique offensive and defensive floor that can help the club.

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From James Wood to C.J. Abrams to Daylen Lile, the Nationals have lots of young talent who fans should be excited about. However, one player that does not get significant praise is Nasim Nuñez. Nuñez has shown that he is a valuable major leaguer, and the Nationals should start him at shortstop next season.

As smart baseball thinkers have written on this site, CJ Abrams is not a defensively viable shortstop, and the Nationals should move him to second base.