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Washington Nationals 2026 Preview: James Wood, Young Core & Betting Insights
The Washington Nationals enter 2026 in a year of growth and transition, with a new front office, young stars, and plenty of questions about their pitching and overall record. Jensen Lewis and Dave Ross break down everything fans and bettors need to know:
🔹 New leadership: Manager Blake Butera, GM Ani Kilambi and their youth-focused approach
🔹 Key position players: James Wood, Dylan Crews, CJ Abrams, Luis Garcia Jr., Daylen Lile
🔹 Pitching outlook: Cade Cavalli, Foster Griffin, Miles Mikolas, Zack Littell, and top prospects Brady House & Jarlin Susana
🔹 Player development focus: growing pains…
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