When MLB Pipeline conducted its annual Executive Poll this offseason, the Nationals did not receive any votes for the Best Farm System. In a category led by the Dodgers, the Mariners, Tigers, Brewers and Pirates finished in the top five.
The Nationals looked to revamp their Minor League depth this winter, though, in Paul Toboni’s first offseason as president of baseball operations. The recent megatrade of MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers that yielded five prospects was an exclamation point on his intentions to do so.
COMPLETE NATIONALS PROSPECT COVERAGE
With Spring Training approaching, the Nats have acquired seven new prospects that landed in their Top 30 rankings, per MLB Pipeline. Let’s take a look at how they arrived to the organization and when they are projected to reach the Majors.
No. 2: C Harry Ford (MLB No. 71)
How acquired: From Mariners in Jose A. Ferrer trade on Dec. 6, 2025
Age: 22
Major League ETA: Debuted Sept. 5, 2025
Selected No. 12 overall by Mariners in 2021 Draft out of North Cobb H.S. (Ga.)
MLB Pipeline says: Playing as one of the younger players at every level, Ford has yet to put it all together in terms of statistical performance, but the right-handed hitter has shown some traits that point to plenty of future success. … Ford offers a unique profile as a catcher with plus speed. … He still has work to do with his overall defensive work in terms of blocking and framing, but he has strong leadership skills, works hard at his craft and his agility plays well behind the dish.
No. 5: SS Gavin Fien
How acquired: From Rangers in Gore trade on Jan. 22
Age: 18
Major League ETA: 2029
Selected No. 12 overall by Rangers in 2025 Draft out of Great Oak H.S. (Calif.)
MLB Pipeline says: Though Fien has an unorthodox setup in which he holds his hands higher than most hitters, that doesn't prevent him from doing damage. He has a patient approach and a quick right-handed stroke that allowed him to repeatedly barrel up top competition as an amateur. …. Though he was drafted as a shortstop, he profiles better as a third baseman and could be a solid defender at the hot corner. He played first base for the Team USA 18U national team and his strong arm would fit in right field.
No. 6: RHP Luis Perales
How acquired: From Red Sox in Jake Bennett trade on Dec. 15, 2025
Age: 22
Major League ETA: 2027
Signed by Red Sox in 2019 out of Venezuela
MLB Pipeline says: Perales makes up for a lack of physicality with lightning-quick arm speed that generates four-seam fastballs that averaged around 99 mph in the AFL and touched 101 with a flat approach angle and huge carry up in the strike zone. He made progress with his secondary pitches last season, particularly with an upper-80s splitter that features devastating tumble when it's on. … His control wasn’t back in the Fall League, but it was still early in his Tommy John comeback cycle. There’s a high ceiling here as a starter with a heavy dose of relief risk, if the Nats can’t help him find the zone.
No. 11: RHP Alejandro Rosario
How acquired: From Rangers in Gore trade on Jan. 22
Age: 24
Major League ETA: 2027
Selected by Rangers in fifth round of 2023 Draft out of Miami
MLB Pipeline says: He injured his elbow getting ready for Spring Training in February, and after other health issues, he still couldn't get his needed elbow surgery until 2026. … Rosario operated at 94-98 mph and reached 100 with his fastball in 2024, and he found more success blasting it by hitters at the letters in pro ball than he did sinking it down in the zone in college. His 88-92 mph splitter was a swing-and-miss pitch with devastating tumble and run at its best last year.
No. 12: INF Devin Fitz-Gerald
How acquired: From Rangers in Gore trade on Jan. 22
Age: 20
Major League ETA: 2028
Selected by Rangers in fifth round of 2024 Draft out of Marjory Stoneman Douglas H.S. (Fla.)
MLB Pipeline says: A switch-hitter, Fitz-Gerald is a natural right-hander, but scouts prefer his swing and power potential from the left side. He has good feel for the barrel and doesn't try to do too much at the plate, focusing on driving the ball from gap to gap. He's not especially physical and won't be a slugger, but his feel for the barrel could translate into solid hitting ability with 12-15 homers per season.
No. 17: OF Yeremy Cabrera
How acquired: From Rangers in Gore trade on Jan. 22
Age: 20
Major League ETA: 2028
Signed by Rangers in 2022 out of the Dominican Republic
MLB Pipeline says: He has sneaky plus raw power thanks to his deceptive strength and the bat speed and loft in his left-handed stroke. … Cabrera had one of the best speed and power combinations in the Texas system, as he's at least a plus runner and improved his basestealing savvy last year. He should have the quickness for center field, and he spent more time up the middle in 2025. His average-to-solid arm strength is suitable for all three outfield spots.
No. 24: 1B/OF Abimelec Ortiz
How acquired: From Rangers in Gore trade on Jan. 22
Age: 23
Major League ETA: 2026
Signed by Rangers as nondrafted free agent in 2021
MLB Pipeline says: Ortiz's bat speed in his lefty stroke and his strength give him well-above-average raw power that plays to all fields, and he began to tap into it more often when he stopped swinging for the fences. … Most of Ortiz's value will come from his offense because he's a well-below-average runner with fringy arm strength. He's a decent defender at first base, though he needs to reduce his errors.