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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Mitchell Parker #70 of the Washington Nationals watches a hit ball during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on May 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Well that sucked. Just when it looked like the Nationals had a sweep in the bag, the bullpen completely melted down. The ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 08: Members of the Washington Nationals celebrate a win after the game between the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Monday, June 8, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

The Nationals issues finishing off sweeps have been well docu...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 09: Washington Nationals OF James Wood (29) greets Washington Nationals DH Jose Tena (8) after his 2 run home run early in the game between the Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants on June 09, 2026 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Larry Placido/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 08: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by Keibert Ruiz #20 after Abrams scored the go ahead run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the ninth inning at Oracle Park on June 08, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The Nationals won the game 4-3. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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In just about every mock draft you read, the Washington Nationals are connected to one name. That name is 17 year old prodigy Jared Grindlinger, who is a two way player who reclassified into the 2026 class. Grindlinger is the youngest player in the draft, not turning 18 until next April. His youth and intriguing skillset clearly has Paul Toboni’s attention.

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