2024 Nationals finish 4th in NL East, eliminated from playoffs for 5th straight year; player development shows promise.

The 2024 Washington Nationals finished fourth in the NL East and were eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth straight year. Despite a lack of significant wins, player development showed promise with talents like CJ Abrams, Luis García Jr., and rookies James Wood and Dylan Crews. The team must decide whether to contend in 2025 or focus on growth, especially with increased payroll flexibility ahead. The Nationals aim to regain postseason success after their 2019 World Series victory.

September 14, 2024
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