Nationals' Offseason Moves Begin

David Besky New Pitching Strategist

Top Reliever Targets for the Nationals

More Reliever Targets: Loáisiga and Vesia

A.J. Minter: Consistent and Impressive

Steven Okert: Crafty Left-Handed Option

Emilio Pagán: Experienced Closer Candidate

JoJo Romero: World Series Experience

Kevin Ginkel: Consistent High-Leverage

Camilo Doval: Potential Trade Target

Free agency opens on Monday, the World Series is over, and the Nationals are on the hunt to fix a bullpen that set the single-season blown saves record in 2026. They should take cues from their peers with elite bullpens: Usually, you want one big external arm to round things out. The District Territory crew, therefore, looks at 10 names who could fit the bill as the Hot Stove starts to warm up: Evan Phillips, A.J. Puk, Jonathan Loáisiga, Alex Vesia, AJ Minter, Steven Okert, JoJo Romero, Emilio Pagán, Kevin Ginkel and Camilo Doval.

<p>Free agency opens on Monday, the World Series is over, and the Nationals are on the hunt to fix a bullpen that set the single-season blown saves record in 2026. They should take cues from their peers with elite bullpens: Usually, you want one big external arm to round things out. The District Territory crew, therefore, looks at 10 names who could fit the bill as the Hot Stove starts to warm up: Evan Phillips, A.J. Puk, Jonathan Lo&aacute;isiga, Alex Vesia, AJ Minter, Steven Okert, JoJo Romero, Emilio Pag&aacute;n, Kevin Ginkel and Camilo Doval.</p>

The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum and Eric Shellhouse (The Bat Boys) join forces to launch District Territory: A Washington Nationals podcast. Hear unique insight and unfiltered Nats analysis all year long. They’re looking for a “Curly W” each episode! Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.

<p>The Athletic&rsquo;s Spencer Nusbaum and Eric Shellhouse (The Bat Boys) join forces to launch District Territory: A Washington Nationals podcast. Hear unique insight and unfiltered Nats analysis all year long. They&rsquo;re looking for a &ldquo;Curly W&rdquo; each episode! Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.</p>

District Territory

District Territory: A Washington Nationals Podcast

10 potential offseason adds for the Nationals as they look for a closer

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