Nationals made early managerial changes to focus on a forward-thinking approach as they prepare for the draft. Despite being 12 games back in the wild card race, the emphasis on young players like Brady House and Dylan Crews is crucial for building a successful future. Trade assets need development, with targets including Josh Bell, whose recent performance may enhance his trade value. A balance of youth and veteran leadership is essential for the team's success moving forward and achieving postseason goals.
The Nationals carry a ton of young talent on their roster as well as in the minor leagues. The team is without a full-time manager and general manager as they sit 12 games back of a wild card run. Surely, anything is possible, but to build a bright long-term outlook is to focus on young talent.
The items on this list go beyond James Wood and Mackenzie Gore. This list focuses on guys like Brady House, Dylan Crews (upon return), Robert Hassell III, Daylen Lile, and Brad Lord. What will they bring in the latter months of the season?
The future can never be built fully on young items. Any successful team will have a balance of youth and veteran leadership. Some will come from within, but many will come from outside.
Bell has well over a 1.000 OPS and bats nearly .400 in his last 2 weeks. If he can maintain these numbers until the deadline, it may be just enough to attract assets to way of DC.
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