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Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto capped off his stellar rookie season by touring Japan with a group of major leaguers in November. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Juan Soto steps into spotlight that was Harper’s

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals center fielder Michael Taylor, left, walks away as left fielder Howie Kendrick is taken away on the cart after an injury, as the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen watches from above, during the eighth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Washington. The Dodgers won the first game 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Howie Kendrick of Nationals ruptures Achilles, out for season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals left fielder Howie Kendrick reacts after an injury, with center fielder Michael Taylor standing behind, during the eighth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Washington. The Dodgers won the first game 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ Kendrick tears Achilles, will miss rest of season

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick (12) celebrates his two-run home run with Bryce Harper during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals lose to Diamondbacks in another one-run setback

By David Driver -- Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Howie Kendrick throws to first during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Marlins Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Howie Kendrick happy to be back with Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2017 file photo, Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick throws off his batting helmet as he celebrates his walkoff grand slam in the 11th inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants in Washington. The Nationals have agreed to terms on a $7 million, two-year contract with veteran outfielder Howie Kendrick. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Howie Kendrick and Nationals agree to $7M, 2-year contract

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick (4) heads to third after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) **FILE**

Howie Kendrick re-signs with Washington Nationals for two years

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Matt Wieters (32) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Matt Wieters, Nationals beat Astros for 9th straight time

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Matt Wieters (32) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Wieters, Nationals beat Astros for 9th straight time, 4-3

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Altherr, left, and Cameron Rupp celebrate Altherr's solo home during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, July 28, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Altherr homers twice to lead Thompson, Phillies past Braves

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 31, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Howie Kendrick hits a single against the Miami Marlins during a baseball game in Miami. Kendrick has been traded from the Phillies to the Washington Nationals for minor league pitcher McKenzie Mills. As part of the deal announced Friday night, July 28, the Phillies will send cash to the Nationals to cover part of the $3.55 million remaining in Kendrick’s $10 million salary. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) **FILE**

Howie Kendrick acquired by Nationals from Phillies for minor league pitcher

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 31, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Howie Kendrick hits a single against the Miami Marlins during a baseball game in Miami. Kendrick has been traded from the Phillies to the Washington Nationals for minor league pitcher McKenzie Mills. As part of the deal announced Friday night, July 28, the Phillies will send cash to the Nationals to cover part of the $3.55 million remaining in Kendrick’s $10 million salary. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Nationals acquire Howie Kendrick from Phillies

Associated Press

Phillies get Howie Kendrick from Dodgers

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) hits a home run in the eighth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Versatility leads to roster flexibility for playoff teams

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2014, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Yoenis Cespedes follows through on a RBI double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox have agreed to trade outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to the Detroit Tigers for pitcher Rick Porcello, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Right-handed pitching prospect Alex Wilson also will go to Detroit as part of the trade, the person said Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Old-style swaps dominate MLB winter meetings

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Hutchison struggles, Blue Jays lose 9-3 to Angels

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout (27) and the bench congratulates Albert Pujols (5), who scored on a single by Eric Aybar in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Kendrick’s 2-run single helps Angels beat Indians

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels; Mike Trout (27) high-fives teammate Albert Pujols (5) after hitting solo home run as New York Yankees catcher John Ryan Murphy stands at home plate in the first inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, April 26, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Pujols, Angels miss late chances, fall to Yankees

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

New York Yankees' John Ryan Murphy runs home, as third base coach Rob Thomson waits to greet him, after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, April 26, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Murphy, Betances lead Yankees over Angels

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler, left, looks to the umpire for the call after scoring against Los Angeles Angels catcher Hank Conger on a throwing error by Angels center fielder Mike Trout in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Detroit. The Tigers defeated the Angels 2-1. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Fielding fiasco costs Angels in 2-1 loss to Tigers

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press