Nats Minutecast with Dan Holmi

Paul Toboni says the Washington Nationals will be active in free agency this offseason, and ownership is giving him the resources to improve the roster. But are the Lerners finally ready to spend and build a team capable of competing in 2027? On today's Nats MinuteCast, Dan Holmi breaks down Toboni's latest comments, the Nationals' offseason spending plans, and the growing frustration surrounding Lerner ownership. After an 11-win improvement in 2026, declining attendance, and a young core featuring James Wood, CJ Abrams, Cade Cavalli, and Jacob Young, the time has come for Washington to turn organizational progress into major-league results. Where should the Nationals spend? Does the bullpen need to be the top priority? Should Washington pursue veteran starting pitching and impact bats? And what does this commitment from ownership actually mean? The Nationals don't need another promise about the future. They need to build a team worth watching now. Subscribe for Washington Nationals news, offseason analysis, MLB free agency coverage, roster breakdowns, and honest opinions on the future of baseball in Washington, DC. #Nationals #Nats #WashingtonNationals #Natitude #NatsMinuteCast #MLB #MLBFreeAgency #PaulToboni #LernerOwnership #NationalsOffseason Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Washington Nationals are making major roster decisions as Paul Toboni begins reshaping the team for 2027. José Tena has been designated for assignment, Mitchell Parker has been claimed by the Atlanta Braves, and Paxton Schultz is headed to Cincinnati. Meanwhile, PJ Poulin and Ken Waldichuk are among the pitchers whose Nationals futures have come to an end. Dan Holmi breaks down the Nationals' 40-man roster moves, what these departures mean for the bullpen, why Parker and Tena became expendable, and what Paul Toboni needs to accomplish next. Are these simply necessary roster cuts, or the beginning of a much bigger Nationals offseason rebuild? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Washington Nationals have more starting-pitching options heading into 2027, but can they turn that depth into reliable major-league production? Dan Holmi breaks down Cade Cavalli, Connelly Early, Andrew Alvarez, Jake Irvin, and the battle for the final rotation spots. Plus, we examine Jackson Kent, Josiah Gray, DJ Herz, Riley Cornelio, and Luis Perales, while looking ahead to injured pitching prospects Jarlin Susana and Travis Sykora. The Nationals have more choices than they did a year ago. Now they need results. ️ SEATGEEK: SAVE $20 ON YOUR FIRST TICKET PURCHASE OVER $50 Heading to a Nationals game at Nationals Park, a Capitals game, a Commanders game, or a concert around Washington, D.C.? SeatGeek makes finding great ticket deals easier by rating tickets so you can compare value. Download the SeatGeek app or use the link below, then enter promo code MINUTECAST to get $20 off your first ticket purchase over $50. Get your tickets: SeatGeek Promo code: MINUTECAST Follow Nats MinuteCast for Washington Nationals roster analysis, pitching news, prospect updates, and offseason coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Washington Nationals face important decisions heading into the 2027 season. Dan Holmi breaks down whether the Nationals should keep or trade CJ Abrams after his 33-home-run, 106-RBI season, why his late-season slump and defensive numbers deserve attention, and what his future at shortstop could look like. Plus, the Nationals are bringing back all 12 coaches from Blake Butera’s staff while moving on from five members of the major-league training and strength staff. What does that mean for player health, development and the team's push toward contention? #Natitude #Nats #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Wood just completed another 30-home-run season for the Washington Nationals, but his 2026 campaign came with a major warning sign. Dan Holmi breaks down Wood’s elite first half, his second-half power outage, the oblique injury, his Statcast dominance and why the Nationals still need to view him as one of the foundational pieces of their rebuild. The bigger question heading into 2027 is whether James Wood can finally put together a full season at an MVP level. With Wood, CJ Abrams and a developing young core, the Nationals have legitimate reasons for optimism, but Wood’s durability, consistency and second-half production could determine just how quickly Washington takes its next step. #Nationals #Nats #Natitude #JamesWood #MLB #WashingtonNationals #Baseball #NatsOnTheRise Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Washington Nationals’ 2026 season is over, and for the first time in years, the offseason is about building instead of rebuilding. Dan Holmi breaks down what the Nationals’ 11-win improvement means, why pitching and the bullpen are the biggest questions, and what comes next for CJ Abrams, James Wood and the young core. The Nationals finished third in MLB in runs scored, CJ Abrams hit 33 home runs, James Wood hit 30, and Cade Cavalli, Connelly Early and Andrew Alvarez give the rotation a foundation. But the bullpen blew a major league-record 42 saves, Jake Irvin finished with a 5.48 ERA, and a potential MLB lockout could dramatically alter free agency and trades. Plus, the Nationals still have to determine whether CJ Abrams is their long-term shortstop or second baseman. Dan also looks at Paul Toboni and Blake Butera’s offseason challenges, Nasim Nuñez, Seaver King, Eli Willits, Dylan Crews, Brady House and what the Nationals need to do to turn a promising 2026 season into sustained success in 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cade Cavalli and the Nationals are reportedly nearing a long-term contract extension, potentially marking a major turning point in the franchise’s rebuild. After battling back from Tommy John surgery, Cavalli has emerged as one of the Nationals’ most reliable starters in 2026. The deal could signal a new approach for the Nationals: developing young talent and then actually keeping it. We break down Cavalli’s breakout season, the significance of the reported extension, and what it could mean for the Nationals’ next competitive window. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jarlin Susana is back, and the Nationals have a major decision ahead. The 22-year-old pitching prospect is once again touching 103 mph, but after a UCL sprain, lat surgery and just 14 innings in 2026, questions about his long-term role are getting louder. In this Nats MinuteCast, Dan Holmi breaks down Susana's electric fastball and slider, his 408 strikeouts in 282 minor-league innings, the command and third-pitch concerns raised by Keith Law, and why a move to the bullpen could eventually make sense. But is Washington anywhere close to making that decision? The argument here is simple: don't rush it. The Nationals need to find out how good Susana can be as a starter before deciding that his future belongs in relief. His 2026 return has provided flashes of dominant stuff, but the workload is still being rebuilt. Jarlin Susana. 103 mph. The stuff is back. Now the Nationals have to figure out what comes next. #Nats #Nationals #Natitude #MLB #JarlinSusana #WashingtonNationals #NatsProspects #Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Washington Nationals have blown 35 saves in 2026, putting them just two away from the MLB record. After another disastrous ninth inning against the Miami Marlins, it’s time for the Nationals to stop hoping their bullpen problems will fix themselves. In this episode of Nats MinuteCast, we break down why Washington needs to make an experienced back-end reliever a major priority this offseason. The Nationals had a 2-0 lead heading into the ninth before the Marlins scored six runs to turn a potential fourth straight win into another painful loss. It was the latest example of a bullpen that has repeatedly cost Washington games this season. But this isn't about blaming one pitcher or one bad inning. It's about recognizing that the Nationals are reaching a different stage of their rebuild. Washington's young offense is becoming a legitimate foundation. The farm system is improving. The roster is more talented than its record suggests. And that means the Nationals can't afford to keep wasting opportunities because they don't have someone they trust to get the final three outs. We discuss Blake Butera's call for a pitcher who wants the ball in the ninth, the bullpen arms already developing inside the organization, the potential free-agent market, and why spending money on an experienced closer or high-leverage reliever could be one of the smartest moves Washington makes this winter. The rebuild is changing. Now the Nationals need to act like it. In This Episode: The Nationals' 35 blown saves The disastrous ninth inning against Miami Why Washington needs experienced bullpen help Clayton Beeter, Orlando Ribalta and the developing relief corps Why prospects alone can't be the 2027 bullpen plan The case for spending this offseason How the Nationals can protect their improving young offense Why the ninth inning could define Washington's next step Nats MinuteCast covers the Washington Nationals, Nationals Park, MLB news, roster moves, prospects, trades, free agency and the future of the Nats. #Nationals #Nats #Natitude #MLB #WashingtonNationals #NationalsBaseball #NatsNews #MLBNews #NatsMinuteCast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it time for the Washington Nationals to call up Seaver King? The former No. 10 overall pick is putting together a breakout season at Triple-A Rochester, hitting around .325 with 18 home runs and an OPS near .970. Now the Nationals have a decision to make. In this episode of Nats MinuteCast, we take a closer look at King's development, why his 2026 production is more important than his recent home-run streak, and the weaknesses that could explain why Washington is still hesitant. We also examine the Nationals' evolving middle infield after CJ Abrams moved to second base and Nasim Núñez took on more work at shortstop. If King gets the call, where does he actually fit? Plus, we look at the Nationals' front-office philosophy after trading MacKenzie Gore, Luis García Jr. and Curtis Mead, and whether that aggressive approach makes the organization's caution with King harder to understand. The big question: What does Seaver King still need to prove before the Nationals give him a chance in Washington? In This Episode Seaver King's breakout 2026 season Why his 18 home runs matter more than the eight-homer streak King's .325 batting average and near-.970 OPS The biggest concerns with his offensive approach CJ Abrams moving to second base Nasim Núñez and the shortstop situation Where Seaver King fits in Washington The Nationals' development philosophy 40-man roster and service-time considerations Why September could become important for King's future Nats MinuteCast | Washington Nationals News, Analysis & Commentary #Nationals #Nats #Natitude #SeaverKing #MLB #WashingtonNationals #NatsNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.