Thursday morning Nats Q&A
By Would you believe we are already 38 games into the 2025 season? This weekend, the Nationals will pass the one-quarter mark, which is usually enough time to start drawing some conclusions about the quality (or lack thereof) of a ballclub.
What have we learned about the Nats to this point? Well, the rotation has been solid, at times excellent. The lineup has been inconsistent, but at times quite productive. And the bullpen has been ... well, the bullpen is the No. 1 reason the team has a 17-21 record as opposed to flip-flopping that mark.
It's been a grueling schedule of late, with 16 consecutive game days on the original calendar. (One of those, of course, was rained out, necessitating Tuesday's doubleheader.) The Nationals will happily enjoy their true day off now, though, before returning this weekend to host the Cardinals.
There are no days off around here, however. So let's spend this one answering your questions about the season to date. As always, submit your questions in the comments section below, then check back for my replies throughout the morning. (And if you're unable to view the comments, try clicking on the little cookie logo on the bottom left of your screen and enabling cookies. That usually does the trick!) ...
