After the Washington Nationals drastically underperformed and failed to reach the postseason in 2015, it quickly became clear that the team needed to make a lot of changes this offseason. Fans and analysts alike knew that the team would see great change in 2016, and that in order for the Nationals to win next season, they had to address the problems that doomed them last year.
The changes necessary were many and diverse. Some moves — such as finding a new manager and letting several key players leave via free agency — were expected. Others, such as bringing in a new infielder and outfielder while overhauling the medical staff and front office — were a bit more surprising.