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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 02: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals reacts after hitting a three-run homer in the second inning to score Pedro Severino #29 and Anthony Rendon #6 against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on April 2, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: Starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals looks on in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on August 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: 2018 was a familiar story for Stephen Strasburg

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 21: Andrew Stevenson #45 of the Washington Nationals singles against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on September 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Andrew Stevenson ready for a major league role

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals hits a fly ball out to left field in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on August 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Running out of superlatives for Juan Soto

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Sammy Solis #36 of the Washington Nationals works against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning during game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 13, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals need to acquire a LOOGY during the offseason

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 25: Sammy Solis #36 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 25, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Time may have run out for Sammy Solis

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 7: Pedro Severino #29 of the Washington Nationals scores a run Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on April 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Pedro Severino falters badly after fast start to 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals throws to a Baltimore Orioles batter in the first inning at Nationals Park on June 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer somehow keeps improving with age

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 30: Closer Trevor Rosenthal #44 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Washington Nationals in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on April 30, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals reportedly finalizing a deal with Trevor Rosenthal

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Adrian Sanchez #5 of the Washington Nationals bobbles the ball while attempting a double play against the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning at Nationals Park on September 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Adrian Sanchez reinvented himself late in the year

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 21: Joe Ross #41 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Nationals Park on September 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Hard work rehabbing pays off for Joe Ross

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Pitcher Sean Doolittle #62 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Kelly Kline/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Mailbag: Sean Doolittle talk and trade acquisitions

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jefry Rodriguez #68 for the Washington Nationals tosses the ball to first base in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 15, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Kelly Kline/GettyImages)

Washington Nationals: Command woes haunt Jefry Rodriguez in 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 18: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals hits a three run home run in the third inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 18, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Why did Trea Turner’s power vanish?

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 22: Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals doubles against the New York Mets during the third inning at Nationals Park on September 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Victor Robles primes himself for a breakout 2019

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 11: Starting pitcher Tanner Roark #57 of the Washington Nationals delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 11, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Tanner Roark the epitome of the rotation’s struggles

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 02: Mark Reynolds #14 of the Washington Nationals singles in tow runs in the third inning during a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on September 2, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Mark Reynolds one of the year’s pleasant surprises

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 11: Howie Kendrick #12 and general manager Mike Rizzo of the Washington Nationals look on during batting practice prior to the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 11, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: A theoretical week as GM this offseason

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals makes a leaping throw for a forceout during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Anthony Rendon has yet another MVP caliber year

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 28: Justin Miller #60 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch in the ninth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals won 5-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Justin Miller came back down to earth with a bang

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 08: Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals looks on after striking out during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on August 8, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Mailbag: Big trade decisions looming for front office?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Spencer Kieboom #64 of the Washington Nationals hits a single in the top of the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals defeated the Phillies 3-1. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Spencer Kieboom flashes promising all-round game

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: Howie Kendrick #12 of the Washington Nationals hits for a double in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Injury cut short solid season from Howie Kendrick

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 01: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals looks on against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on August 01, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Key decisions needed before Bryce Harper pursuit

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: Greg Holland #56 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Greg Holland salvaged season and possibly career