This Nationals team has shown some bright spots, despite common negativity around the season. Brad Lord As A StarterHe has now started 11 games since July, and he has been consistently performing above expectation. Of core Nationals starters, Lord also comfortably marks out as the 2nd best in ERA at 4.18. After him, the Nationals fall off a cliff to Jake Irvin who has an ERA of 5.76 in 31 games. Brad Lord in 2026The rotation is shaping up to be rough again in 2026, however, the top-end can be quite good.