The Washington Nationals, entering the 2025 season, find themselves in a confusing position of neither being in a full rebuild nor capable of contending for playoffs. Despite some improvement in 2024, projections indicate a continued struggle in 2025, with a predicted record of 69-93, remaining fourth in the NL East. Their standout player, CJ Abrams, continues to raise questions due to poor defensive metrics and average offensive performance, while other young talents like Jacob Young and Luis García Jr. aim to establish themselves this season, albeit with some concerns about overall sustainability.
Entering the 2025 season, most teams can be categorized as either firmly in a rebuild or pushing to contend for a playoff spot.
This year's Washington Nationals are such a team. After a 2024 season that saw them take some baby steps forward, FanGraphs' ZiPS expects them to stagnate in fourth place in the NL East.
Barring some major development, though, it's unclear how long he will stick at short. Abrams' range ranked in the first percentile among all shortstops last year.
Abrams leads a cadre of young and talented (if largely unproven) position players who will look to break out this season.
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