FORD VS RUIZ: Harry Ford Should Be The Washington Nationals Opening Day Catcher

Washington Nationals prep for spring training with a heated battle at catcher—will Harry Ford seize the role from Keibert Ruiz and redefine the team’s future behind the plate? Ryan Clary assesses Ford’s athletic upside, Ruiz’s defensive struggles, and why prioritizing prospects like Ford could be pivotal for the Nationals’ rebuild. Ryan Clary spotlights rising stars including Seaver King, Caleb Lomavita, Andrew Pinckney, and Yo-Yo Morales as top non-roster invitees to watch at camp. The Nationals’ stagnant bullpen and potential targets like Tommy Kahnle and Jake Cousins are dissected, with questions about whether new additions could bolster one of MLB’s least effective relief corps. Can Washington’s prospect depth and possible moves spark progress, or will familiar weaknesses persist into a new season?0:00 - Nationals Catcher Battle12:17 - Non-Roster Invitees Breakdown21:55 - Nationals Bullpen NeedsFollow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.