HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals strikes out against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game One of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Without Juan Soto, the Nationals offense have started off the season limping. Thankfully his return is near, but will it be enough?
Let’s start with the good news first. MLB and D.C. have both cleared Juan Soto to finally return to the Nationals. The heart and soul of the Nationals lineup will be back to staring down opposing pitchers and blasting moonshots into the empty stands.