Washington Nationals 2025 MLB World Series Futures – MLB Lines
The pattern of mediocrity continues for the Washington Nationals. Last year was more of the same for fans and gamblers. Since their 2019 World Series championship, the Nationals have had five consecutive losing seasons and lost at least 91 games in the past four campaigns, including 107 defeats in 2022. Washington cut payroll and has not been interested in spending big money on free agents, preferring to develop its less expensive talent instead. Washington plays in the mega-competitive National League East with such proven powers as the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and the free-spending New York Mets. Gamblers ran for the tall grass as far as Washington is concerned, and with plenty of good reason. Another year of misery likely beckons for the Nats.
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In 2024, the Washington Nationals had a record of 71-91 and were 4th in the National League East Division. Offensively, Washington ranked 24th for runs scored, 15th for batting average, 23rd for OPS, 28th for home runs, and 1st for stolen bases.
Defensively, Washington ranked 21st for earned run average, 23rd for WHIP, 5th for strikeouts, 21st for quality starts, 27th for fewest errors, and 21st for bullpen ERA.
Washington ranks 24th for MLB payroll.
Major moves: Signed SP Trevor Williams to a 2-year deal, Signed SP Mike Soroka to a 1-year deal, Acquired 1B Nate Lowe via trade from the Texas Rangers, Signed RP Jorge Lopez to a 1-year deal, Signed 1B Josh Bell to a 1-year deal.
In an alternate timeline, an offseason existed that would’ve sprung the Nationals into genuine wild-card contention. Washington, buoyed by Patrick Corbin’s massive contract coming off the books, could’ve been active at the top of the free-agent market.
It’s an unfortunate path for the Nats, considering the bevy of promising young players on their roster. The moves they’ve made aren’t bad in and of themselves — retaining Williams fortifies the rotation’s floor, while Lowe immediately becomes the club’s best hitter — but this feels like something of a missed opportunity. If everything breaks right, the Nats could still be a pesky character in 2025. The likelihood of that, however, could have been higher.
Washington Nationals Key Players
The high expectations are put on the shoulders of their young players, though. The most notable pieces on the roster are James Wood and Dylan Crews. These two players have the potential to be the best on the team.
James Wood played in 79 games at the big league level last season and slashed .264/.354/.427. He hit nine home runs, collected 41 RBI, and also stole 14 bases. Meanwhile, Dylan Crews dominated in the minor leagues but did not enjoy the same MLB success as Wood.
Joining them is shortstop CJ Abrams. He made his first All-Star team in 2024 but had some struggles in the second half of the season. He was also sent down to the minors after being caught staying out late in Chicago before a day game.
Washington Nationals Manager
Manager Dave Martinez has been in his position since 2018. He led the Nats to the 2019 World Series title.
Season-by-Season Record (Since 2015)
| SEASON |
WINS |
LOSSES |
FINISH |
POSTSEASON |
| 2024 |
71 |
91 |
4th |
- |
| 2023 |
71 |
91 |
5th |
- |
| 2022 |
55 |
107 |
5th |
- |
| 2021 |
65 |
97 |
5th |
- |
| 2020 |
26 |
34 |
4th |
- |
| 2019 |
93 |
69 |
2nd |
Won World Series (Astros) 4–3 |
| 2018 |
82 |
80 |
2nd |
- |
| 2017 |
97 |
65 |
1st |
Lost NLDS (Cubs) 3–2 |
| 2016 |
95 |
67 |
1st |
Lost NLDS (Dodgers) 3–2 |
| 2015 |
83 |
79 |
2nd |
- |
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