Can the Washington Nationals offense get going as the regular season begins?
The Nats offense has been quiet this spring and their struggles were capped off by just one run in two games vs the O’s
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals at bat during a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 11, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you have been watching the Nationals at all this spring, you would know that the offense has struggled.
When you look at the box scores, most of the players OPS numbers begin with a 4, 5 or 6. The Nats hit just . 194 with a .
592 OPS this spring. As the team heads into the season, how concerned should we be? Personally, I am moderately concerned, but not totally panicked yet.
It is a bit alarming to see the struggles of guys like Dylan Crews and James Wood, but again, it is still Spring Training. The new regime is teaching these players a lot of new things, and clearly, it has been easier for the pitchers to translate those teachings into the game. The pitching staff is the reason the Nats still finished this spring with a record above .
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