The Washington Nationals have moved on from celebrating their 2019 World Series championship to navigating a tricky free-agent landscape.
The Nats are at risk of losing both starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the World Series MVP, and All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon.
However, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Washington is "more confident" in bringing back Strasburg than Rendon. "Doesn't mean that's how it plays out but that's the way they seem to feel," Heyman added.
Rendon and Strasburg declined the Nationals' qualifying offers in mid-November to become free agents.
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