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Pitcher Kyle McGowin #61 and catcher Yan Gomes #10 of the Washington Nationals celebrate the Nationals 6-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on April 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Yan Gomes does what they said couldn’t be done

Washington Nationals: Luis Avilan done, please spare Wander Suero

Washington Nationals: Scherzer’s perfect response to passing Cy Young

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer dominating team pitching records

Josh Harrison #5 of the Washington Nationals heads towards home plate after a double by Luis Garcia #2 (not pictured) during the fourth inning of the Spring Training game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 6, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Josh Harrison was biggest addition to lineup

Hernan Perez #3 of the Washington Nationals takes batting practice during a workout at Nationals Park on April 05, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Hernan Perez’s actions were bush league

Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Josh Bell #19 after hitting a solo homerun in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in a spring training game at the FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 19, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: The Lineup At Full Strength Is A Scary Sight

Josh Harrison #5 of the Washington Nationals in action during the Spring Training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark on March 1, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Josh Harrison bunt attempt uncalled for

Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to his RBI double in front of Yan Gomes #10 of the Washington Nationals, to take a 6-1 lead, during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals roster: Rethinking signing Justin Turner

Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals hits a two run homerun in front of Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, his second homerun of the game, to trail 9-5, during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Good, bad, and ugly from Dodgers series

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: Sam Clay #49 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 10, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Unheralded Relievers Shined Wednesday

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Atlanta Braves in game two of a doubleheader at Nationals Park on April 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals roster: Stephen Strasburg’s choice at catcher

Jeremy Jeffress #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 31, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals trolled by Jeremy Jeffress in questionable tweet

Matt Adams #15 of the Washington Nationals in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 11, 2019 in New York City. The Nationals defeated the Mets 7-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals and Rockies have the same mindset about Big City

Starlin Castro #13 of the Washington Nationals reacts after hitting a double against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning in game one of a doubleheader at Nationals Park on April 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: 3 shocking statistics from the first series

Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals bats against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on April 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Trea Turner revenge tour continues on schedule

Andrew Stevenson #17 of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases before scoring against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Nationals Park on April 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Nationals: Andrew Stevenson taking advantage of his opportunity

Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals takes a swing during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Nationals: Three Takeaways From Opening Day

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Washington: How Are Some Former Nats Faring?

Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals walks off the field in between innings of a spring training game against the New York Mets at The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 21, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Nationals: Temper expectations, don’t put games in loss column

Jonathan Lucroy #23 of the Chicago White Sox catches against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 8, 2021 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Jonathan Lucroy thrust into action, reiterates Nationals weakness

Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by Yadiel Hernandez #29 after hitting a home run during the third inning of the Spring Training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark on March 1, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Nationals: COVID call up most likely to stick around

The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their win against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on April 3, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 4-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NL East: Phillies bully Braves, sweep them out of town

Carter Kieboom #8 of the Washington Nationals warms up before the Spring Training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark on March 1, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals run risk of breaking a fragile Carter Kieboom

A general view of a Washington Nationals baseball hat on top of a Rawlings baseball glove during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on September 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Nationals: 3 reasons to be happy after Opening Day

Lucas Giolito #27 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 01, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Nationals: Cheering for Lucas Giolito without feeling guilty

Michael A. Taylor #2 of the Kansas City Royals rounds the bases on his solo home run in the third inning against the Texas Rangers on Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium on April 1, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Nationals: Michael A. Taylor announces his presence with authority

Nationals: Opening Day Postponed; Saturday Up In The Air