The Nats are already at the limits of their payroll. The Nats also have a very complete team, on paper.
According to Cots, assuming 24 Million in arbitration, nearly 7.5 Million in pre-arb players, 2.25 Million in 40-man players, 13.5 Million in player benefits (calaculated for Tax purposed and part of the Collective Bargaining Tax threshold) the Nats are at 193.3 Million (approximately). That could be lower depending on what Rendon, Roark, and Taylor all make in arbitration.
