Jose Tena's Sharp Decline in 2026

Jake Irvin's Future with the Nationals

Abimelec Ortiz's Development Path

Clayton Beeter's Location Struggles

2nd Base Power Dilemma: Nuñez and Vivas

The District Territory crew talks through the Nationals' roster bubble, which includes players like Jose Tena, Nasim Nuñez, Jorbit Vivas, Clayton Beeter and several other bullpen arms, and discusses which ones should either be cut from the organization or be sent to Triple A at the start of next season to keep refining their craft. Unsurprisingly, there are a number of relievers who make this list after the Nationals shattered the MLB record with 42 blown saves.

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The District Territory crew talks through the Nationals' roster bubble, which includes players like Jose Tena, Nasim Nu&ntilde;ez, Jorbit Vivas, Clayton Beeter and several other bullpen arms, and discusses which ones should either be cut from the organization or be sent to Triple A at the start of next season to keep refining their craft. Unsurprisingly, there are a number of relievers who make this list after the Nationals shattered the MLB record with 42 blown saves.
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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.

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.

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District Territory: A Washington Nationals Podcast

5 Nationals who need to be sent to Triple-A or off the roster

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Setting the Stage for Playoff Analysis

Braves vs Dodgers: Will LA's Bats Awaken?

Brewers' Eliminate Padres in 4 Games

Rays Dominate Yankees with 3-0 Sweep

Guardians vs White Sox Pitching Strategies

World Series Predictions and Final Thoughts

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays have punched their tickets to the Championship Series. The District Territory crew breaks down what stood out from each of their Division Series victories. Will the Rays start to unleash more weapons from their bullpen? Should the Dodgers be concerned about their lack of hitting with runners in scoring position? Plus, looking at Game 4 of the White Sox and Guardians ALDS and making predictions on who meets in the World Series. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays have punched their tickets to the Championship Series. The District Territory crew breaks down what stood out from each of their Division Series victories. Will the Rays start to unleash more weapons from their bullpen? Should the Dodgers be concerned about their lack of hitting with runners in scoring position? Plus, looking at Game 4 of the White Sox and Guardians ALDS and making predictions on who meets in the World Series.&nbsp;

The biggest takeaways for each team advancing in October

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Offseason Roster Construction Challenges

Rule 5 Draft and Roster Decisions

Mitchell Parker's Arbitration Debate

Jacob Young's Arbitration Argument

Ken Waldichuk's Arbitration Debate

Jake Bird's Arbitration Debate

The Big Three: Irvin, Gray, and Abrams

The District Territory crew talks about the 40-man and arbitrations decisions ahead, putting up a green or red light on the players who have reached at least three years of service time. This includes decisions and discussions about Josiah Gray, CJ Abrams, Richard Lovelady, Jake Bird, Jake Irvin, Ken Waldichuk, Jacob Young and Mitchell Parker. We also rope in discussion of the Nationals payroll situation, which is set to be the lowest in MLB heading into the winter.

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The District Territory crew talks about the 40-man and arbitrations decisions ahead, putting up a green or red light on the players who have reached at least three years of service time. This includes decisions and discussions about Josiah Gray, CJ Abrams, Richard Lovelady, Jake Bird, Jake Irvin, Ken Waldichuk, Jacob Young and Mitchell Parker. We also rope in discussion of the Nationals payroll situation, which is set to be the lowest in MLB heading into the winter.
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The arbitration and 40-man decisions that will shape the Nats offseason

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Riley Cornelio: A Potential Rotation Piece

Andrés Chaparro: From Platoon to Everyday

Brady House: Third Base Starter

Andrew Alvarez: Solidified Into Rotation

The Washington Nationals have a slew of interesting roster decisions ahead of next season. Among the players who are on the margins and should be brought back: Andrew Alvarez, Andres Chaparro, Yovanny Cruz, Brady House and Riley Cornelio. Listen to District Territory for a breakdown of the roster crunch and the decisions that lie ahead for these five and the Nats.

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The Washington Nationals have a slew of interesting roster decisions ahead of next season. Among the players who are on the margins and should be brought back: Andrew Alvarez, Andres Chaparro, Yovanny Cruz, Brady House and Riley Cornelio. Listen to District Territory for a breakdown of the roster crunch and the decisions that lie ahead for these five and the Nats.
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5 players who must be back for the Nationals next year

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5 Nationals who need to be sent to Triple-A or off the roster

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