The Washington Nationals lost their 81st game of the season to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Friday night. The loss is nothing new for a Nationals team that has struggled all season. However, Washington manager Mike DeBartolo has seen flashes from James Wood and others. However, the team hasn't leaned fully into its youth movement despite playing Brady House over Paul DeJong.

DeJong joined the Nationals during the offseason on a one-year deal . It doesn't look like he has played well enough to secure a spot on DeBartolo's roster moving forward. However, his play could be worth another team suggesting a sign-and-trade deal this offseason. DeJong could get one last multi-year deal and head to a new team while Washington nets a prospect in return.

The veteran third baseman was brought in b

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