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Nationals Rising Star Prospect Now Considered Top 10 at His Position
- MLB Pipeline now ranks Devin Fitz-Gerald No. 10 among second-base prospects as he shines in the Nationals' system.
- Fitz-Gerald quickly rose after a strong start at High-A Wilmington, hitting .333/.444/.500 with 1 HR in seven games.
- Washington has flexibility on Fitz-Gerald's long-term position, with reps at keystone and shortstop as the club weighs intent.
- The development signals a potential key piece for Washington's rebuilding plan under Paul Toboni.
- Fitz-Gerald is viewed as a potential long-term second baseman given consideration for the position after Eli Willits.
- The Nationals acquired Fitz-Gerald's potential late in a trade package that included five top 30 prospects from the Rangers.
- Fitz-Gerald's early-season performance has put him on the radar as a rising name in Washington's pipeline.
- No final positional commitment exists yet as the Nationals evaluate where Fitz-Gerald best fits long-term.
- The team plans to strengthen the farm system further as part of its ongoing rebuild strategy.
- The report notes Fitz-Gerald's age at 20 and his rapid rise as a notable development in Washington's prospect rankings.
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