The Washington Nationals could be eyeing these players to take with their first-round pick.

When the Washington Nationals departed for Arizona on Wednesday, their season was at an inflection point. They had just been swept by the Miami Marlins at home as the bullpen faltered and the offense failed to come through with runners in scoring position.

Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer, Michael Soroka threw seven effective innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals.

With the 2026 MLB Draft arriving in the coming weeks, the latest bit of information gives a hint at who the Washington Nationals might select.

Baseball’s long-lost art is making a minor comeback, including in Washington. After the Washington Nationals wrapped up their best month in nearly three years Sunday, Manager Blake Butera leaned back in his chair and thought about the things the team still needs to work on.

MLB Sunday Leadoff reviews what has gone right so far for the Nationals in their two wins versus the Diamondbacks, in which Washington has outscored Arizona 20-2, heading into the series finale.

Superstar Washington Nationals prospect Elit Willits was promoted, but he wasn't the only one, as two other top prospects were also moved up.