Victor Robles, Washington Nationals
Bryce Harper may eventually end up back with the Nationals once the saga that is his free agency ends, but it doesn’t feel like he’ll be back in DC. And for the Nats, that’s perfectly fine because of the young depth they have in the outfield.
Along with Michael Taylor on the bench, Washington also has Adam Eaton, Juan Soto, and Victor Robles currently slated to be in the starting outfield. It won’t at all be fair to say this, but Robles will be the guy taking Harper’s roster spot if he doesn’t return.
Robles had a frustrating year from the aspect of injuries, but made the most of his September call-up to the big leagues. He was worth 0.5 fWAR in just 66 plate appearances, slashing .288/.348/.525 with three homers and 10 RBI. Seeing how the 21-year-old handles being a crucial piece to the puzzle for a Nats team with hopes of contending will be fascinating to watch unfold throughout spring training.
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