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Three under the radar free agent pitchers I like for the Washington Nationals

So far this offseason, we have talked about some of the bigger names on the free agent market. That includes the likes of Michael King, Adrian Morejon and Brandon Lowe. Today I want to discuss some under the radar targets…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 3:20 PM
Three under the radar free agent pitchers I like for the Washington Nationals
Key Things to Know
  • Sam Sallick highlights David Peterson, Kris Bubic, and Kyle Hart as sleeper free agent targets for the Nationals.
  • Sallick projects Peterson could fit Washington on a three-year, $33 million free agent contract.
  • Bubic is viewed as a high-ceiling rotation option who might require an incentive-laden, one-year free agent deal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sam Sallick of Federal Baseball identifies David Peterson, Kris Bubic, and Kyle Hart as three under-the-radar free agent pitchers who could provide high value for the Washington Nationals. Sallick argues that while each left-handed pitcher carries specific risks, all three have the upside to outperform their potential contracts in the upcoming offseason.

Sallick suggests Peterson could command a three-year, $33 million contract following a strong second half with the Chicago Cubs. He views Bubic as a high-upside starter on a short-term deal despite injury concerns, while Hart represents an affordable bullpen option with strong underlying metrics if the San Diego Padres decline his club option.

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