WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are gearing up for what will be, perhaps, the most important offseason in team history. They believe the 2018 season -- in which they finished 82-80 and missed the postseason -- was an anomaly, a minor setback for an otherwise successful franchise coming off four division titles since 2012. They have eyes on competing for the National League East crown in 2019.
However, the Nats team that takes the field for Opening Day next season will almost certainly look a lot different than this year's team. Here are some of the key decisions and dates that will guide Washington's offseason:
Who will be a free agent?