It’s no secret that the Washington Nationals are in need of a catcher. As things currently stand, Matt Wieters will serve as the primary catcher, with Pedro Severino or Raudy Read backing him up. 2018 appears to be a fateful season for the Nats, so this is certainly a less than ideal scenario.
The Nats have reportedly been interested in acquiring a catcher all off-season, with J.T. Realmuto as their main target, but a potential trade has seemed dismal at times. With no other eye-popping catchers available, the Nats have kept tabs on Realmuto throughout the winter.