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The Washington Nationals’ nonstop waiver wire moves aren’t chaos — they’re strategy.
On this episode of the Nats Minutecast, we break down why the Nationals are aggressively churning the 40-man roster, how Paul Toboni is rebuilding organizational depth after massive minor-league losses, and why this approach matters for the 2026 season.
We also dig into the reality behind CJ Abrams trade rumors, what Toboni actually said about Abrams and Jacob Young, and why “not being shopped” doesn’t mean untouchable.
Plus, we look at the Nationals’ growing first base problem, why Luis Arraez coming off the market doesn’t really change Washington’s outlook, and what this all says about the front office’s long-term plan.
If you’re trying to make sense of the Nationals’ rebuild, roster churn, and offseason philosophy — this episode connects the dots.
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