The Washington Nationals HAVE To Fix This Defense As Other Areas Have Improved

Clary spotlights the Nationals’ league-leading 32 errors in just 35 games, examining how misplays from key infielders are derailing winnable series. He explores the ripple effect on the rotation despite recent improvements, questions Blake Butera’s management choices, and speculates on what changes might finally spark defensive improvement. Meanwhile, the first base picture grows murky as Luis Garcia Jr. exits with a wrist injury. Ryan Clary evaluates options between Abi Ortiz and Yo-Yo Morales for a potential call-up, analyzing each prospect’s fit, stats, and long-term potential. Ryan then provides a life update and explains why he has been out this past week.  00:00 Nationals' defensive struggles 03:23 Brady House's defensive struggles 09:42 Concerns about Nationals' defense 13:00 Luis Garcia Jr Update 16:30 Nationals' first base position decisions 17:14 Prospect decisions for Nationals lineup 23:00 Ryan's Life Update  Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11 Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Everydayer Club Link: https://lockedonnationals.supercast.com/   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   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.