The Washington Nationals season has been a bumpy ride. They are 9-13, so there have certainly been negatives. The bullpen has been a train wreck and the lineup has been very inconsistent. However, one positive has been the Nationals trio atop their rotation. MacKenzie Gore, Mitchell Parker, and Jake Irvin have all been excellent to start the season.
I will start with Gore because he is the biggest name and has the most upside. After a good but inconsistent 2024, Gore looks ready to take yet another leap. He leads all of baseball in strikeouts with 45 in 29 innings.