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Spring Training is officially over, and it’s time for the 2024 MLB season to begin. While we will have to wait another week for the Nationals Home Opener, tomorrow’ the future of the Nationals will be on full display during the “On Deck: Nationals Futures Game” at Nationals Park.
Today, the Nationals released the official roster filled with some of the top Nationals prospects that will be the team's future. Here is the announced roster:
Pitchers – Brendan Collins, DJ Herz, Joe La Sorsa, Orlando Ribalta, Jackson Rutledge, Tyler Schoff, Jarlin Susana, Amos Willingham
Catchers – Drew Millas, Israel Pineda, Maxwell Romero Jr.
Infielders – Darren Baker, Armando Cruz, Brady House, Trey Lipscomb, Kevin Made, Yohandy Morales, T.J. White
Outfielders – Dylan Crews, Elijah Green, Robert Hassell III, Daylen Lile, Andrew Pinckney, Cristhian Vaquero, James Wood
The future team will be managed by the following:
Manager – Delino DeShields (Double-A Harrisburg)
Bench Coach – Oscar Salazar (Double-A Harrisburg)
Pitching Coach – Rigo Beltran (Double-A Harrisburg)
Hitting Coach – Jeff Livesey (Double-A Harrisburg)
First Base Coach – Jake Lowery (Single-A Fredericksburg Manager)
Third Base Coach – Mario Lisson (High-A Wilmington Manager)
Bullpen Coach – Justin Lord (Single-A Fredericksburg Pitching Coach)
Tickets are still available for purchase to attend the game at Nationals Park. The Futures Game will also be broadcast live on MASN and 106.7 The Fan at noon.