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Podcast: Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals
Episode: DEAL OR NO DEAL: Rhys Hoskins The Washington Nationals & Other Notable Free Agents
Description: Washington Nationals face a pivotal offseason—will bold moves accelerate their rebuild, or is a tough year ahead? Ryan Clary examines the merits of targeting free agents Rhys Hoskins and Paul Goldschmidt to fill Washington’s first base void and inject much-needed veteran leadership. Max Scherzer’s emotional return is debated, but does nostalgia outweigh on-field realities for this Nats icon? Key topics include the Nationals’ outfield future with rising stars James Wood, Dylan Crews, and Daylen Lile, as well as infield uncertainties and a thin starting pitching staff. Are the 2026 Nationals destined for growing pains, or do secret weapons...