Gamblers have run for the tall grass as far as Washington and its 2024 future market prospects. Since their 2019 World Series championship, the Washington Nationals have had four consecutive losing seasons. And they have lost at least 91 games in the past three campaigns. Including 107 defeats in 2022. Washington cut payroll and has not been interested in spending big money on free agents. Instead, they prefer to develop its less expensive talent. Of great concern, there is no baseball betting odds evidence that the Nationals will advance.
2024 Washington Nationals
| Washington Nationals World Series Championship | Odds |
|---|---|
| 2024 Washington Nationals World Series Championship Odds | +12500 |
2024 Washington Nationals Manager
Since 2018, manager Dave Martinez has been in his sportsbook position. He led the Nats to the 2019 World Series title.
2024 Washington Nationals Key Players
LHP Patrick Corbin is the Nats’ number one starter. Last Year, Corbin was 10-15 with a 5.20 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Corbin is a two-time NL All-Star during his days with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Namely, C Keibert Ruiz is the top MLB odds threat at the plate for Washington. In 2023, Ruiz produced 55 runs, 24 doubles, 18 home runs, 67 runs batted in with a .260 average and .717 OPS.
2024 Washington Offseason Moves
Key offseason acquisitions: 1B/OF Joey Gallo, 3B Nick Senzel, RHP Dylan Floro.
Key offseason departures: 1B Dominic Smith, RHP Andrés Machado.
Washington ranks 23rd for MLB payroll. The Nationals addressed their wish list for a lefty bat by signing Gallo. Also, he brings defensive versatility. The team also filled the vacant starting role at third base with Senzel. The Nationals will not rush their young talents for the sake of it. However, will top prospects like outfielders Dylan Crews (No. 7 overall) and James Wood (No. 14 overall) be ready for the Majors this season?
Washington is not applying much investment to several parts of its roster. Especially a pitching staff that ranked near the bottom of baseball in both starter and reliever ERA. Josiah Gray and MacKenzie Gore are a decent start to a young rotation. Still, there is ample space here and in the bullpen for veteran assistance.
2024 Washington Recap
To summarize, in 2023, the Washington Nationals had a record of 71-91 and finished 5th in the National League East Division. Offensively, Washington ranked 21st for runs scored, 12th for batting average, 21st for OPS, 29th for home runs, and 12th for stolen bases. While defensively, Washington ranked 27th for earned run average, 28th for WHIP, 2nd for strikeouts, 20th for quality starts, 18th for fewest errors, and 27th for bullpen ERA. Washington was +2060 on the moneyline and +386 on the run line.
Last season, Washington stunned gamblers as one of the worst teams in baseball with one of the highest profit margins. Washington provided a great baseball betting lesson on value, especially in away games. The Nationals pulled off enough high-priced upsets to offset their usual loss.
Specifically, gamblers who laid the lumber against the Nats were cleaned out in 2023. Oddsmakers could not put up high enough prices to draw action towards the Nats. Thus, the few who took the bargain basement prices on the Nats were rewarded.
Washington plays in the mega-competitive National League East. Correlate its proven powers as the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies and a 2023 wild card team, the Miami Marlins. And then there is the free-spending New York Mets, who are a crashed stock that is due for a rebound.