While we are just 75-days to Opening Day, the Washington Nationals, like many teams, are not done with their 2025 roster. Close maybe, but not done. Eight spots are set in the Opening Day lineup, and the final spot is for the Nats’ third baseman. There are also openings for the bullpen, the final spot in the starting rotation, and the bench is almost all up for grabs.
Starting Pitchers:
- Jake Irvin (RHP)
- MacKenzie Gore (LHP)
- Trevor Williams (RHP)
- DJ Herz -or- Mitchell Parker (LHP)
- Michael Soroka (RHP)
Relievers:
- Jose A. Ferrer (LHP)
- Derek Law (RHP)
- Evan Reifert (RHP) *Rule-5
- Add five more relievers
Catchers:
- Keibert Ruiz (C)
Infielders:
- Nathaniel Lowe (1B)
- Luis García Jr. (2B)
- CJ Abrams (SS)
- Either a new acquisition, José Tena, Amed Rosario, Trey Lipscomb -or- Brady House (3B)
Outfielders:
- James Wood (LF)
- Jacob Young (CF)
- Dylan Crews (RF)
Designated Hitter:
- Josh Bell (DH)
Bench:
- Riley Adams -or- Drew Millas (C)
- Alex Call -or- Stone Garrett -or- Amed Rosario OF
- Amed Rosario IF -or- Nasim Nuñez -or- Darren Baker
- Juan Yepez -0r- Andrés Chaparro -or- José Tena
At this point, the bullpen is in need of some proven high leverage arms. Third base needs an upgrade, and there aren’t enough spots on the bench for all of the players who played for the Nationals in September.
The offseason ends in 33-days, and even in Spring Training we won’t have all of the answers; however, we expect more clarity than we have today.
