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After a productive offseason in Colombia, the 22-year-old outfielder has improved his standing among Nationals’ prospects.

The 24-year-old catcher said Nationals pitchers Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg have been “very welcoming” to the non-roster invitee.

A September callup in each of the past two seasons, Robles could break camp with the Nationals and make an immediate impact in 2019.

Traded to the Nationals this offseason in exchange for righthander Tanner Roark, Rainey has an electric arm and could contribute at the major league level in 2019.

Following two years as a starter at low Class A, Bourque reaches Double-A after a move to the bullpen and is rewarded with a 40-man roster spot.

After working as a starter in college and initially in pro ball, Braymer has learned to port his rotation routine to his current bullpen role.

Cate used a big curveball to set the UConn strikeout record. Now the 2018 second-rounder must unlearn what he has learned.

Converted to the bullpen full time this season, Williams showed better command of a sharp two-pitch arsenal.

The 18-year-old shortstop got to play in a big league ballpark at the Futures Game. His time as a for-real big leaguer will come.

Unlike many young power hitters, Soto is not content to settle for strikeouts as a trade-off for extra-base hits.

The 2017 third-rounder has broadened his pitch arsenal and tamed his wild ways in the South Atlantic League.

A disciplined batting approach helped the 19-year-old overcome an ankle injury last year to show extreme power in 2018.

The 2017 draft pick relocated to Florida in the offseason to complete his throwing program and prepare for full-season ball.

No. 1 prospect Victor Robles looks increasingly comfortable in the Nationals’ lineup and outfield.

After learning to repeat his arm slot, Jefry Rodriguez refined his fastball command.

Gabe Klobosits advanced to low Class A as a reliever in his pro debut.

Former Texas righthander Kyle Johnston values the work he accomplished with Nationals pitching coaches in his pro debut.

Nationals third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez continued his development in the AFL.

Small tweaks paid major dividends for Nationals reliever Wander Suero.