The Washington Nationals catching situation remains dire
Predictably Drew Millas and Keibert Ruiz have not been the answer behind the plate, but Harry Ford is struggling too
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 18: Drew Millas #14 of the Washington Nationals throws the ball to second base against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on April 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images Heading into the offseason, Nats fans knew that one of the biggest needs on the team was behind the plate. Paul Toboni knew too, with the Jose A Ferrer for Harry Ford trade being his first major move.
However, Ford did not make the team and is struggling in AAA. Meanwhile, neither Keibert Ruiz nor Drew Millas are hitting their weight in the big leagues. The only positive development we have seen behind the plate is the fact that Keibert Ruiz has become competent defensively.
That is actually a big win for the organization, and something I thought was impossible. With the help of Bobby Wilson, Ruiz now has a +2 fielding run value. The big problem for Ruiz this year has been the bat.
Outside of a monster game against the Twins, the bat has shown no signs of life. He is hitting . 205 with a .
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