https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/nationals-to-sign-kyle-schwarber.htmlThe Nationals are certainly hoping for a return for the 2017-19 version of Schwarber, as his left-handed bat would nicely augment a D.C. lineup that still leaned mostly towards right-handed hitters even after the addition of switch-hitter Josh Bell. Between Bell and Schwarber, the Nats have now added two sluggers looking for rebound seasons, and a lot of major power potential to a team that finished 21st among all clubs in home runs last year.
I think this is right in terms of numbers. Figure the regular lineup has Turner, Gomes, Robles, Castro, and for now Kieboom. Schwarber is a big offensive upgrade relative to Stevenson in terms of putting a scare into RHP. Soto kills anything, so really it didn't matter that you pitch RHP, adn it would have you a platoon advantage against the rest of the lineup. Bell + Schwarber will make team more hesitant to throw RHP, so may help these less intimidating right-handed batters.
