The Washington Nationals are actively seeking a new manager and contemplating significant roster moves as the MLB offseason progresses [8]. Meanwhile, veteran pitcher Max Scherzer is poised to make history in the World Series [3, 5].
Managerial Search and Potential Free Agent Targets
The Nationals have interviewed Brandon Hyde, Craig Albernaz, and Miguel Cairo for their managerial opening [8]. The team is looking to fill the role and usher in a new era [1]. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds potential free-agent acquisitions, including Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman [4, 6]. A year ago, it seemed the Nationals might be among the frontrunners to sign Bregman [6]. The team needs to improve defensively [4]. Rookie Brady House showed promise at third base but struggled offensively [4]. The Nationals might consider replacing him or another player to become true contenders [4]. Losing Anthony Rendon years ago left a void that a player like Bregman could fill [4].
Scherzer's Historic World Series Appearance
Max Scherzer, now 41 years old, is set to make his fourth World Series appearance [3]. The three-time Cy Young Award winner will start Game 3 for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow [3, 5]. Blue Jays manager John Schneider humorously recounted Scherzer's eagerness to start, even amidst the celebration of their American League Championship Series victory [5]. Scherzer continues to achieve "incredible things" late in his career [3].
TL;DR
- The Washington Nationals are interviewing candidates, including Brandon Hyde, for their open managerial position [1, 8].
- The Nationals are considering pursuing Alex Bregman in free agency to bolster their defense and offense [4, 6].
- Max Scherzer, at 41, is set to make his fourth World Series appearance, starting Game 3 for the Blue Jays [3, 5].
- The St. Louis Cardinals may seek to add a veteran pitcher [2].