"The 25-year-old outfielder has a great amount of upside when it comes to being a strong defensive presence in center field for the Nationals, but his major downside is his bat. Young hit .231 on the season, mainly out of the nine slot for the Nationals, and continued to make the lineup due to his lockdown centerfield defense. That's not to say Young hurts the Nationals when he's in the lineup,"
"With the state of Keibert Ruiz's contract, the Nationals would most likely not be able to trade him without eating a majority of his eight-year $50-million contract, of which the Nationals still have to pay at least five years of. And Drew Millas almost has too much control for the Nationals to move. With three years of team control and arbitration coming up, Adams seems like the best option for the Nationals to move on from among Washington's catchers."
Jacob Young will not be a Washington National in 2026. The 25-year-old outfielder provides strong center-field defense but hit .231 and typically occupied the nine spot, limiting offensive value while preserving lineup spots. Washington could receive a decent return for Young because of his defensive upside and remaining control, though outfield depth exists internally. Riley Adams appears the most movable catcher given Keibert Ruiz's costly contract and Drew Millas's multiple years of control and arbitration eligibility. Trey Lipscomb served primarily as Quad-A infield depth with extensive Triple-A time and minimal major-league action.
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