Kieboom has already proven he can hit in the minors. He starts the season at third and they make a decision in July
Can't depend on Kieboom. The team depended on him in 2020 and 2021, and he has proven that he cannot hit MLB pitching and he has failed as a fielder.
As I've said before, Kieboom hit well in one AAA season in Fresno, but not this year in Rochester. He has flopped, and badly, with the Nats. But, then, Slate has higher hopes for Kieboom that I do.
The Nats need starters, since Gray is the only starter they who who might be good. Strasburg and Corbin are giant "ifs". Ross, if he can come back, would be a good number 5 starter. I want Rizzo to find Matz or the next Matz-equivalent and the next Robbie Ray-equivalent. Stroman would be nice since that subtracts a dependable starter from the Mets.
Syndegaard will be chancy, whether for the Mets or whoever signs Thor. Mets are likely to extend a QO to Syndegaard, and a team would be taking a risk to lose a draft choice to take a guy who hasn't pitched since 2019. As best I understand the compensation for a free agent, a team like the Nats would lose their second highest pick next year. That would be a second round pick. I doubt Syndegaard would be worth it, but he proved he had talent.
Well, why not Max? It's only money, and the Nats have a lot more money than talent right now.