[ed. note - “With interest in the Washington Nationals’ farm system at a high level, Federal Baseball has begun a series featuring the top 30 prospects in the system as of late last season, according to Baseball America. We will start with No. 30 and work our way to the top over the next few weeks, with one prospect highlighted each weekday.”]
WASHINGTON – Over the past few seasons, the Nationals have lost veteran middle infielders such as Trea Turner, Brian Dozier, Howie Kendrick, and Wilmer Difo to other teams or retirement.