Juan Soto arrived in 2018 and became a National League Rookie of the Year finalist. Victor Robles became an everyday big-league outfielder in 2019. Next up to the plate: Carter Kieboom?
The 22-year-old infielder is both the Washington Nationals’ highest-rated prospect this winter and the potential solution to replace MVP finalist Anthony Rendon at third base. When the Nationals report to West Palm Beach, Florida, for spring training in one week, Kieboom’s viability at third will be one of the most important developments to watch.
After Rendon signed with the Los Angeles Angels this offseason, the Nationals were unable to sign a marquee free agent like Josh Donaldson to fill the hole.