"If big free agent signings are your thing, the Washington Nationals short-changed you again this offseason. But if you want some optimism to go with the West Palm Beach sunshine, we can blow some of that sunshine up your hot stove! Yes, we can cherry-pick the outliers of media analysts who not only think the Nats had an A- offseason, but also the №6 farm system in all of baseball in another report."
"The best trade the Nationals made was the swap with the Rangers that landed them 2025 first-round pick Gavin Fien, who now becomes their long-term answer at shortstop. In addition to Fien, they added four more prospects in that deal, including right-hander Alejandro Rosario, who has a strong arsenal and upside, though he will miss the 2026 season as he deals with a torn UCL."
"The third name in the Gore trade, Devin Fitz-Gerald, 20, has been ranked by some as the best prospect in this trade. He was Texas' №8 prospect according to Baseball America. Jeff Passan of ESPN wrote, "Evaluators love Fitz-Gerald." He hit .302 with seven doubles, six homers, 20 RBI, 28 walks, eight stolen bases, and 33 runs scored in 41 games between the Arizona Complex League"
The Nationals executed three significant trades that brought high-upside prospects including Harry Ford, Luis Perales, Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, and Devin Fitz-Gerald. Gavin Fien, a 2025 first-round pick, projects as a long-term answer at shortstop. Alejandro Rosario offers a strong arsenal and upside but will miss the 2026 season after sustaining a torn UCL. Devin Fitz-Gerald ranked among the notable prospects and hit .302 with seven doubles, six homers, 20 RBI, 28 walks, eight stolen bases, and 33 runs in 41 Arizona Complex League games. The team avoided major free-agent signings and preserved payroll flexibility for potential contract extensions while receiving an A- offseason grade and a top-six farm system ranking in some reports.
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