At 41-59, the Nationals are currently in last place in the National League East division but have been playing competitive baseball despite the record. Not expected to be contenders, there have been plenty of bright spots for the Nationals. With a minor league system boasting five Top 100 prospects and recently drafting outfielder Dylan Crews with the second pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Nationals could challenge for the playoffs within the next two years.
Here are a few of the players trending up and down in 2023.
Stock up:
Josiah Gray, pitcher: The Nationals’ lone All-Star in 2023, Gray is having a breakout year after struggling during his first two seasons in the majors.
One of the main pieces in the trade that sent pitcher Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021, Gray has posted a 7-8 record with a 3.45 ERA while significantly improving his ability to keep the ball in the stadium. With only 15 home runs allowed in 112.1 innings pitched after leading the majors with 38 allowed in 148.2 innings pitched in 2022.
The rest of the 2023 season will be big for Gray as he looks to take that next step to become a frontline starter that the Nationals can build around for the future.
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