"There's a couple decent ways to evaluate trade candidates: looking at minor leaguers who have been successful at the higher levels and are blocked at their position, or looking at major leaguers who are getting close to free agency. Obviously, there's risk to both, as in any trade--just look at how Nathaniel Lowe panned out (though his immediate rebound with the Red Sox says more about the Nationals coaching staff than it does about Lowe himself)."
"Tigers infielder Jace Jung could be worth a look. Jung was ranked MLB's No. 60 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline as recently as last year, but it's been difficult for the team to find playing time for him on the big league roster with a crowded infield mix. Still, in 110 games at Triple-A Toledo, Jung has put up excellent numbers with an 84th percentile xwOBA and 123 wRC+ (thanks to Prospect Savant for these numbers)."
The Washington Nationals have a gap to fill on the right side of the infield this offseason under new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Trades provide routes including acquiring blocked minor-leaguers or major-leaguers nearing free agency. Alec Bohm has played third and first base, produced slightly-above-league-average offense across recent seasons, and would likely be a low-cost addition while reaching free agency after 2026. Jace Jung posted strong Triple-A results (84th percentile xwOBA, 123 wRC+) but has not played first base professionally. The Nationals must weigh cost, positional fit, and opportunity when pursuing trade targets.
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