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The State of the Nationals Farm

It’s been about three years since I last did this post and some things have changed. For starters, there’s a new a general manager and a new field manager. The former is important, the latter is not, at least not…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:39 AM
The State of the Nationals Farm
Key Things to Know
  • Luke Erickson evaluates the state of the Washington Nationals' farm system following successful minor league campaigns.
  • For the first time in the Nationals era, all four full-season minor league affiliates finished .500 or better.
  • The writer questions the organization's heavy reliance on bullpen games for Triple-A Rochester and Double-A Harrisburg.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Luke Erickson reviews the state of the Washington Nationals' minor league system, highlighting that all four full-season affiliates finished .500 or better for the first time in the franchise's Nationals era. The writer notes the emergence of major league stars like C.J. Abrams, James Wood, and Cade Cavalli alongside upcoming prospects.

Erickson questions the organization's pitching development strategy, specifically scrutinizing the frequent use of bullpen games at Triple-A Rochester and Double-A Harrisburg. He looks ahead to future prospects such as Seaver King, Cayden Wallace, Alex Clemmey, and Jarlin Susana.

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