There are too many risks for the Washington Nationals to sign Gleyber Torres to be their starting third baseman.
Despite general manager Mike Rizzo having the means to spend in free agency, the team has not made a splash. There are holes to be filled, but the prices other teams are paying are exorbitant.
Jose Tena, who is a light hitter, is the expected starter right now. Beyond that, Washington has a few intriguing prospects in Brady House and Cayden Wallace who could factor into the mix down the road. But, giving either of them a chance to grow with the young players already in place would be a better idea than signing a veteran such asIt wasn’t something that he was willing to do during his tenure with the Yankees.ahead of the deadline, he moved over to third base for the first time in his career since Torres wouldn't do it.
It would be too big of a risk to have him at the hot corner for the first time in his career alongside CJ Abrams at shortstop. Putting two negative defenders on the same side of the diamond would be disastrous, especially since they already aren’t strong up the middle in the infield.
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