The Washington Nationals have some work to do with their roster to protect prospects eligible for the Rule 5 Draft.
to continue improving a talented young roster on the rise. There are some clear needs. Washington needs more power in the middle of the lineup and depth on the pitching staff.
In addition to the major additions that could be coming, the Nationals have some decisions to make with some young prospects. Washington's 40-man roster must be finalized by Tuesday, which means there could be some player movement in the coming days. The Nationals have three players ranked in the Top 30 of their prospect pipeline who are eligible for the Rule 5 Draft but are not on the 40-man roster — outfielderThey are the Nos. 13, 17 and 25 ranked players in the organization, respectively.
If there were any thoughts about not protecting him, his performance in the Arizona Fall League has likely changed the minds of decision-makers. He was stellar, performing at a high level after years of battling injuries that led to a loss in confidence and a significant drop in production.
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