Washington Nationals: 5 prospects that could be dealt at trade deadline

Andrew Stevenson

Stevenson’s name came onto the scene when he was one of the best players in the Arizona Fall League and was eventually invited to major league spring training as a non-roster invitee. After a good start to the season at Double-A Harrisburg, he was eventually promoted to Triple-A Syracuse.

In his first 25 games at the next level, the 23-year-old center fielder hit a mere .178 with five RBI’s. Then, once June 1 came around, Stevenson’s numbers started to get much better.

Over the final 39 games leading up to the All-Star break, Stevenson hit .317 with four doubles, four triples, 15 RBI’s, and eight stolen bases in nine chances. He’s not going to hit many home runs, but he has the ability to make consistent contact and that is of high value.

The big question that the Washington Nationals will have to ask themselves going forward is whether or not his trade value is going to get higher. According to MLB Pipeline, he is the number five prospect in the Nats organization. Plus, if the team keeps Victor Robles and re-signs Bryce Harper in two years, there isn’t really a place for him.

With that being said, the current state of the major league outfield is something to consider. Jayson Werth and Michael Taylor are both on the disabled list and they are probably one outfield injury away from promoting Stevenson (unless they want to use Wilmer Difo in center field).

Outfield is a position of depth in the Washington Nationals organization, so let’s talk about one of last year’s draft picks that is having a great year in Hagerstown.