Nick Schnell, who bashed for us in AAA this year, is probably the highest profile MLFA we had declared in this period, and the one main MLFA player I hope we can retain. Photo via IndianaRBI.com 11/6/25 was a big moving day in baseball: its 5 days after the World Series ended, and on the same day all 60-day DL guys (in the majors and minors) have to be returned to active … [Read more...] about Minor League Free Agent Departures define a new wave for the Nats upper minors in 2026 and beyond
2025 Rule-5 Player Protection Analysis and Prediction
Bennett seems like one of several possible pre-Rule5 additions. Photo from OSU It’s that time of year. Its “Rule-5 time!” November 18th 2025 is the official “Deadline to File Reserve Lists” on the off-season calendar, which is a fancy way of saying the deadline to add certain minor leaguers to the active 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule-5 draft, which occurs in a … [Read more...] about 2025 Rule-5 Player Protection Analysis and Prediction
Baseball America Early top 10 for 2026
Angel Feliz keeps moving on up the ranks. Photo Nats IG Baseball America is always one of the first (if not the first) shops to put out an early top 10 for teams In November. They then follow it up with their more comprehensive Handbook and top 30 towards the end of January. But, it’s good to get a read on where they think things are at the top. For what its worth, last … [Read more...] about Baseball America Early top 10 for 2026
A Quiet October likely leading to a busy November for Nats Farm system
In the midst of a fun World Series, I took a quick peek at the Transactions pages for both the Major League team and the Farm system of the Nats today… not one transaction for the entire month, anywhere in the system. I suppose this isn’t too much of a surprise, given our new GM and the wholesale shakeup of the entire front office, but it is a little curious since smart GMs … [Read more...] about A Quiet October likely leading to a busy November for Nats Farm system
What to make of Seaver King in AFL so far?
Seaver King back in College, is now putting up college-like numbers in the AFL. Photo via opendorse Most of us have labeled Seaver King at best a disappointment so far in his career, and at worst a failed pick, after getting picked 10th a couple years ago, having now seen the glittering debut performance of possible Nats picks Trey Yesevage or the high prospect ranks of the … [Read more...] about What to make of Seaver King in AFL so far?