Washington Nationals weigh a major shake-up- will Gold Glove candidate Jacob Young be the surprise departure? With James Wood, Dylan Crews, and Daylen Lile anchoring a talent-rich outfield, competition for starting spots is fierce, raising questions about the future roles of top prospects and established contributors alike. Host Ryan Clary breaks down Jacob Young’s offensive surge, Dylan Crews’ developmental struggles, and the emergence of Andrew Pinckney and Sam Petersen as legitimate options. The conversation focused on whether the Nationals should flip their outfield depth for much-needed starting pitching, examining player analytics, defensive value, and potential trade returns. Key themes include Washington’s prospect pipeline strength, organizational philosophy under Paul Toboni, and the long-term outlook for the Nationals’ farm system. Will bold offseason moves put the Nationals back on the path to contention? 00:00 Trade JY For Starting Pitching? 04:04 Discussing Jacob Young's future 07:14 Nationals' pitching strategy decisions 14:39 Evaluating Dylan Crews' potential 18:51 Andrew Pinckney's impressive season 23:01 Analyzing player stats and performance 26:37 Exploring trade options in farm system 27:32 Nationals outfield depth discussion Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11 Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGYSpice up your season with rich pumpkin flavor and bold cinnamon swagger in every sip. Pumpkin Spice 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots are available for a limited time in stores and on https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.