Washington Nationals

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning during their game at Citi Field on May 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Nationals Struggle Despite Dominant Starting Pitching

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Washington Nationals should give Carter Kieboom a shot

Washington Nationals: What Extending Anthony Rendon Would Look Like

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates in front of Brian Dozier #9 of the Washington Nationals after hitting an RBI single during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on April 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

NL East crown: Phillies vs. Washington Nationals

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 09: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run in the top of the tenth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals defeated the Phillies 10-6. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Juan Soto rejects bobblehead because of expression

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals hits a three run home run in the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 07, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Anthony Rendon Continues Domination of Mets

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Trevor Rosenthal #44 of the Washington Nationals heads to the dugout after being pulled during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Trevor Rosenthal off to historically bad start

WASHINGTON, DC - April 02: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on April 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Bryce Harper Owns Nationals in Debut

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 30: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Phillies: Bryce Harper to Face off Against Scherzer in DC Debut

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to deliver the pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game Two of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should keep Craig Kimbrel in mind

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 05: Juan Soto #22 and Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals head to the dugout after the second inning during the spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 5, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals outfield duo may be the next big thing

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: Tony Sipp #29 of the Houston Astros pitches in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals upgrade bullpen with Tony Sipp

MIAMI, FL - MAY 27: A detailed view of a Washington Nationals batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 27, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals looking to stay under luxury tax

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) closed out the 9-6 win but not before providing a few anxious moments in the ninth inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals reportedly closing in on Craig Kimbrel

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 12: Michael Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals looks on during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday July 12, 2018 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals shaping up to be trade partners

MIAMI, FL - JULY 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in the dugout before the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Have ‘Moved on’ from Bryce Harper

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals runs in from the outfield during the game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on September 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Are the Washington Nationals a Better Team Without Bryce Harper?

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23:Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in the game in the rain against the New York Mets at Nationals Park September 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals lost to the New York Mets 8-6 in the last home stand of the season.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Bryce Harper Has Multiple Long Term Offers on the Table

Washington Nationals Micah Bowie (59) pitches in the first inning of their game against the Cleveland Indians played at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, on Friday night, June 22, 2007. (Photo by Harry E. Walker/MCT/MCT via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Former Pitcher Micah Bowie Fighting for His Life

JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (16) watches his pop fly that scored Wilmer Difo (1) after a Miami Marlins error during first inning action at Roger Dean Stadium. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

MLB Speedsters: Who’s coming? Does it really matter?

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23:Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) in the game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park September 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals lost to the New York Mets 8-6 in the last home stand of the season.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Anthony Rendon looking for Jose Altuve money

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Brian Dozier #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an rbi single to left field during the first inning of Game Four of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals find their second baseman in Brian Dozier

MIAMI, FL - JULY 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in action against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

MLB hot stove: Next moves for the teams that miss on Harper

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) leaves the dugout following their loss to the Colorado Rockies in their last game of the 2018 season at Coors Field. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should not re-enter the Bryce Harper sweepstakes

TORONTO, ON- Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman struggles to find strike zone against the Boston Red Sox. August 08, 2018. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should trade for Marcus Stroman

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) leaves the dugout following their loss to the Colorado Rockies in their last game of the 2018 season at Coors Field. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals not giving up on Bryce Harper just yet

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 29: Pitcher Anibal Sanchez #19 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 29, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 3-0. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals ink veteran Anibal Sanchez