At this stage of the Washington Nationals’ rebuild, it’s clear where the club’s strengths and weaknesses lie.
They have a lineup full of intriguing young talent, as James Wood, Brady House, Daylen Lile and CJ Abrams could be building blocks of the future if the front office wants to assemble a roster around them. With more high-end prospects coming up the pipeline, too, this could be a team that is loaded when it comes to their position players.
Locking down the first wave of major league players to long-term deals will be important for Paul Toboni and his front office. However, according to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic (subscription required), they haven’t approached Lile about an extension just yet.
Daylen Lile, Nationals Reportedly Haven’t Discussed an Extension