With the Nationals heading nowhere once again, though, it seems as though the franchise may capitalize on the 26-year-old's career-best trade value.

At 41-61, the Washington Nationals are barreling toward their worst record since 2022, which is not where you want to be three years after trading a generational talent like Juan Soto. The slow-moving rebuild cost longtime GM Mike Rizzo (and manager Dave Martinez) his job earlier this month.

The Washington Nationals have not taken the steps forward that many people expected them to in 2025. They are on pace to fall short of the 71 victories they hav