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Podcast: Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals
Episode: Eli Willits Is The Most Important Washington Nationals Prospect To Watch In 2026
Description: Washington Nationals set their sights on a new era as top prospect Eli Willits becomes the centerpiece of their rebuilding hopes. Is Willits destined to be the next franchise cornerstone, or will lofty expectations prove too much for the number one overall pick? Ryan Clary examines the Nationals' revamped player development system and weighs the risks around ace lefty MacKenzie Gore’s future. The conversation explores trade scenarios, including fit with contenders like the Yankees, Brewers, and Giants, and questions whether holding onto Gore might cost Washington crucial value. Dive into analysis of the farm system’s depth, MLB draft...