Right or wrong, it is pretty clear the strategy is not to go after anyone early and hard. Compare it to the Schwarber and Bell moves for timing. I think Harrison was early too. The Nats will sit to the end of the signing time, see who is left, and offer 1 year landing spots, with the hope that some pan out enough to be moved at the deadline.
I don't see them signing any non-Nat for more than 1 year. No trying to line up a longer term side kick to Soto in the lineup. At most, a Lester-type deal for a declining starter or a guy with good stuff who has shown flashes (Bundy). Pen will be bodies, not guys with a decent body of work.
The win count doesn't matter as they wait for more internal development.