With the offseason approaching, the Washington Nationals have questions to answer at first base. Josh Bell will depart the team in free agency, leaving the team at a critical juncture at the position. The team's -1.0 FanGraphs Wins Above Replacement at first base this season ranks third worst in baseball, only ahead of the Rockies and Giants. Free agencyThe infielder market this offseason is intriguing, but it's not incredibly compelling for a team struggling to find direction like the Nationals. Pete Alonso feels like a likely candidate to decline his player option with the Mets for 2026, and he was rumored to be a Nationals target in free agency last year.