In 2020, the Washington Nationals will try to do what has not been achieved in two decades: win back-to-back World Series titles. However, that won’t come easily, as every MLB team should have a chance during a 60-game season. The Nats themselves, for example, had a 27-33 record after their first 60 games last year and they went on to win it all.
Manager Dave Martínez will be challenged to prove his offensive order can stay productive and survive without All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon, who’s now a member of the Angels. It’s also hard to know how the top arms in Washington’s rotation will hold up physically after being leaned on so heavily during their championship run.