The Washington Nationals have been rebuilding their roster for years now and the young talent on the team has finally arrived.

Washington made the big-time moves to bring up both James Wood and Dylan Crews. Wood has been regarded as one of the top prospects in Major League Baseball and got valuable experience last season. Crews was brought up at the end of the season but the former No. 2 overall pick in the draft will get a chance to be the everyday centerfielder this season.

Along with this duo is standout shortstop CJ Abrams. During the early years of his career, Abrams has been dynamic at the plate and on the base paths. There is work to be done in the field but at just 24 years old, there is a chance to make improvements. He is one of the cornerstone players for the National moving forward.

In the rotation, Mike Soroka will be looking to revitalize his career after a quick start in Atlanta. Injuries have hindered his progress but he remains an interesting option with Mackenzie Gore and DJ Herz. These are two other young players that Washington feels good about.

2025 Washington Nationals Season Preview

Major Additions: Josh Bell, Mike Soroka, Paul DeJong, Nate Lowe, Jorge Lopez, Amed Rosario

Key Losses: Patrick Corbin, Jacob Barnes, Joey Gallo

Potential Lineup

1. CJ Abrams, SS
2. Dylan Crews, OF
3. James Wood, OF
4. Josh Bell, DH
5. Nate Lowe, 1B
6. Luis Garcia, 2B
7. Paul DeJong, 3B
8. Keibert Ruiz, C
9. Jacob Young, OF

Potential Rotation

• Mackenzie Gore
• Trevor Williams
• Jake Irvin
• Mike Soroka
• DJ Herz

Record Prediction

The Nationals will be a difficult team night in and night out because of the young talent on the team. With that being said, Washington is not quite ready to compete just yet, especially in a difficult NL East. This might be coming in a few years but for now, the Nationals are still rebuilding.

Final Record: 69-93