Overworked early, Doolittle rested and returned to form late

Overworked early, Doolittle rested and returned to form late
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Sean Doolittle, who was overused early, saw his season fall apart during the late summer but then returned healthy and effective at the end. PLAYER REVIEW: SEAN DOOLITTLE Age on opening day 2020: 33 How acquired: Traded with Ryan Madson from Athletics for Blake Treinen, Jesús Luzardo and Sheldon Neuse, July 2017 MLB service time: 7 years, 122...

Corbin lives up to the hype in first season with Nats

Corbin lives up to the hype in first season with Nats
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Patrick Corbin, who in his first year in D.C. made exactly the kind of impact the club hoped he would. PLAYER REVIEW: PATRICK CORBIN Age on opening day 2020: 30 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2018 MLB service time: 7 years, 105 days 2019 salary: $12.5 million (plus $2.5 million signing bonus) Contract status: Signed for $19 million in 2020,...

After gutting through 2019, what's in store for Scherzer in 2020?

After gutting through 2019, what's in store for Scherzer in 2020?
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Max Scherzer, who was headed toward another Cy Young Award campaign before back injuries forced him to gut his way through the rest of the season. PLAYER REVIEW: MAX SCHERZER Age on opening day 2020: 35 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2015 MLB service time: 11 years, 79 days 2019 salary: $35 million Contract status: Signed for $35 million in...

Could lightning strike twice for Parra in D.C.?

Could lightning strike twice for Parra in D.C.?
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Gerardo Parra, whose mid-May acquisition didn't seem significant at the time but proved to be among the most important developments of the season. PLAYER REVIEW: GERARDO PARRA Age on opening day 2020: 32 How acquired: Signed as free agent, May 2019 MLB service time: 10 years, 145 days 2019 salary: $555,000 (Nats were responsible for $429,677) Contract...

Gomes stepped up when needed but now is a free agent

Gomes stepped up when needed but now is a free agent
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Yan Gomes, who had a rough regular season but stepped up in September and October when Kurt Suzuki was injured. PLAYER REVIEW: YAN GOMES Age on opening day 2020: 32 How acquired: Traded from Indians for Jefry Rodríguez, Daniel Johnson and Andruw Monasterio MLB service time: 7 years, 83 days 2019 salary: $7,083,334 Contract status: Free agent 2019...

Cabrera's cheap in-season signing proved huge for Nats

Cabrera's cheap in-season signing proved huge for Nats
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Asdrúbal Cabrera, a seemingly minor midseason pickup who wound up playing a major role during the World Series run. PLAYER REVIEW: ASDRÚBAL CABRERA Age on opening day 2020: 34 How acquired: Signed as free agent, August 2019 MLB service time: 12 years, 27 days 2019 salary: $3.5 million (Nats were only responsible for $170,000) Contract status: Free...

After more October heroics, what's Taylor's future with Nats?

After more October heroics, what's Taylor's future with Nats?
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Michael A. Taylor, who spent most of the year in the minors but wound up a significant contributor in the postseason. PLAYER REVIEW: MICHAEL A. TAYLOR Age on opening day 2020: 29 How acquired: Sixth-round pick, 2009 draft MLB service time: 4 years, 129 days 2019 salary: $3.25 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2020, free agent in 2022 2019...

Healthy all year, Eaton finally showed his true value to Nats

Healthy all year, Eaton finally showed his true value to Nats
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Adam Eaton, who in his third season with the Nats finally showed what a healthy version of himself can do to help a team win. PLAYER REVIEW: ADAM EATON Age on opening day 2020: 31 How acquired: Traded from White Sox for Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez and Dane Dunning, December 2016 MLB service time: 7 years, 30 days 2019 salary: $8.4 million Contract...

Robles flashed plenty of potential during eventful rookie year

Robles flashed plenty of potential during eventful rookie year
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Victor Robles, who in his first full big league season delivered some big moments at the plate along with consistently stellar play in center field. PLAYER REVIEW: VICTOR ROBLES Age on opening day 2020: 22 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, July 2013 MLB service time: 1 year, 52 days 2019 salary: $557,800 Contract status: Under club...

In only two years, Soto has proven he's one of MLB's best hitters

In only two years, Soto has proven he's one of MLB's best hitters
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Juan Soto, whose second big league season was even more impressive than his historic rookie campaign. PLAYER REVIEW: JUAN SOTO Age on opening day 2020: 21 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, July 2015 MLB service time: 1 year, 134 days 2019 salary: $578,300 Contract status: Under club control, arbitration-eligible in 2022, free agent in...

Perfectly timed career year sets Rendon up for huge payday

Perfectly timed career year sets Rendon up for huge payday
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Anthony Rendon, who picked the perfect time to put together an MVP-caliber regular season and postseason. PLAYER REVIEW: ANTHONY RENDON Age on opening day 2020: 29 How acquired: First-round pick, 2011 draft MLB service time: 6 years, 130 days 2019 salary: $18.8 million Contract status: Free agent 2019 stats: 146 G, 646 PA, 545 AB, 117 R, 174 H, 44 2B, 3...

Despite broken finger, Turner put up big numbers this year

Despite broken finger, Turner put up big numbers this year
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Trea Turner, who after missing six weeks with a broken finger returned to play every day and produced despite lingering effects. PLAYER REVIEW: TREA TURNER Age on opening day 2020: 26 How acquired: Traded from Padres with Joe Ross for Steven Souza Jr. and Travis Ott, who went to Rays in three-team deal, December 2014 MLB service time: 3 years, 135...

Forever etched into Nats lore, what's next for Kendrick?

Forever etched into Nats lore, what's next for Kendrick?
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Howie Kendrick, who as a part-time player in the regular season put up some of the best numbers of his career and then became a postseason legend. PLAYER REVIEW: HOWIE KENDRICK Age on opening day 2020: 36 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2018 MLB service time: 13 years, 91 days 2019 salary: $4 million Contract status: Free agent 2019 stats:...

Zimmerman got healthy just in time, now hopes to return in '20

Zimmerman got healthy just in time, now hopes to return in '20
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Ryan Zimmerman, who after an injury-plagued regular season came up big in the postseason to win his first World Series title. PLAYER REVIEW: RYAN ZIMMERMAN Age on opening day 2020: 35 How acquired: First-round pick, 2005 draft MLB service time: 14 years, 32 days 2019 salary: $18 million Contract status: Free agent 2019 stats: 52 G, 190 PA, 171 AB, 20 R,...

Despite late struggles, Suzuki was critical to Nats' success

Despite late struggles, Suzuki was critical to Nats' success
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We begin today with Kurt Suzuki, who at 35 enjoyed one of the best offensive seasons of his career and became a trusted batterymate for the team's two aces. PLAYER REVIEW: KURT SUZUKI Age on opening day 2020: 36 How acquired: Signed as free agent, November 2018 MLB service time: 12 years, 113 days 2019 salary: $4 million Contract status: Signed for $6 million in 2020. Free...

After season of struggles, Solís' future with Nats is tenuous

After season of struggles, Solís' future with Nats is tenuous
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Sammy Solís, who could not take advantage of his many opportunities out of the bullpen. PLAYER REVIEW: SAMMY SOLÍS Age on opening day 2019: 30 How acquired: Second-round pick, 2010 draft MLB service time: 3 years, 52 days 2018 salary: $560,300 Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2019, free agent in 2022 2018 stats: 1-2, 6.41 ERA, 56 G, 0 SV,...

After climbing ladder in organization, Suero was solid as rookie

After climbing ladder in organization, Suero was solid as rookie
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Wander Suero, who made his major league debut this year. PLAYER REVIEW: WANDER SUERO Age on opening day 2019: 27 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, February 2010 MLB service time: 121 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under club control in 2019, arbitration-eligible in 2022, free agent in 2025 2018 stats: 4-1, 3.59 ERA, 40 G, 0...

Glover returned healthy, but can he now be effective?

Glover returned healthy, but can he now be effective?
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Koda Glover, who after a long rehab from a shoulder injury returned during the second half and had an eventful few months. PLAYER REVIEW: KODA GLOVER Age on opening day 2019: 25 How acquired: Eighth-round pick, 2015 draft MLB service time: 2 years, 51 days 2018 salary: $551,700 Contract status: Under club control in 2019, arbitration-eligible in 2020,...

Is Grace a matchup lefty or a long reliever?

Is Grace a matchup lefty or a long reliever?
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Matt Grace, who has become a stalwart in the bullpen. PLAYER REVIEW: MATT GRACE Age on opening day 2019: 30 How acquired: Eighth-round pick, 2010 draft MLB service time: 2 years, 65 days 2018 salary: $557,000 Contract status: Under team control in 2019, arbitration-eligible in 2020, free agent in 2023 2018 stats: 1-1, 2.87 ERA, 56 G, 0 SV, 59 2/3 IP, 55...

Surprisingly successful Miller should be part of 2019 bullpen

Surprisingly successful Miller should be part of 2019 bullpen
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Justin Miller, a surprisingly successful addition to the bullpen. PLAYER REVIEW: JUSTIN MILLER Age on opening day 2019: 31 How acquired: Signed as minor league free agent, January 2018 MLB service time: 2 years, 129 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under team control in 2019, arbitration-eligible in 2020, free agent in 2023 2018 stats: 7-1,...