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The Washington Nationals have reached a defining moment.
With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, the biggest question isn't just who gets traded. It's whether the Nationals believe this surprising 2026 season is the beginning of something bigger.
On this episode of Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down the pressure facing Washington's front office as Paul Toboni decides whether to buy, sell, or find a way to do both.
The spotlight is on Foster Griffin, whose incredible comeback season has turned him into one of the most valuable trade candidates in baseball. After an emotional postgame reaction, Griffin's future in Washington has become one of the biggest stories surrounding the Nationals.
Then we dive into Luis García Jr.'s breakout season and why his transformation from a player with questions into a potential cornerstone has changed the entire deadline conversation.
Are the Nationals still rebuilding, or has the rebuild already worked?
This episode covers:
Foster Griffin trade rumors and extension possibilities
Luis García Jr.'s breakout and future with Washington
Whether the Nationals should buy or sell at the deadline
CJ Abrams, James Wood, and the emerging young core
What the trade deadline says about the direction of the franchise
The Nationals have a decision to make.
The next few days could define the future of baseball in Washington.
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