It is no secret that the Washington Nationals are not expected to be a good team in 2026. Anyone who has the club penciled in as anything higher than 4th in the NL East and probably above 70 wins might be a bit delusional. Despite some positive organizational steps taken this winter, there is still a long way to do,
That much became clear with Jeff Passan's latest Nationals take that he made in his ultimate 2026 MLB season preview, and it has become even more of a reality to any fans who have watched the team in spring training.