Along with recent news of the Washington Nationals being interested in closer Kelvin Herrera, the Nationals were reportedly interested in outfielder Lorenzo Cain last winter, according to MLB Trade Rumors. There is no reason to think the Nationals are not interested in the KC Royals centerfielder.
The Nationals just lost their centerfielder for the season, Adam Eaton. Eaton came over in a trade with the Chicago White Sox that included three sizable prospects (Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, and Dane Dunning).
Many people at first viewed the trade as an overpay. But the Nationals liked Eaton’s control and contract.