It’s been five consecutive losing seasons since the 2019 World Series title and not a single player remains from the Washington Nationals championship roster.

Washington went 71-91 each of the past two years as it continues a slow reconstruction — and there is still plenty of work to do under manager Dave Martinez, how in his eighth season.

The offseason was filled with small, quiet, inexpensive moves, including the return of designated hitter Josh Bell, another try to get somewhere at first base with 2023 AL Gold Glove winner Nathaniel Lowe, and the addition of a new third baseman in DeJong.

The goal is still about trying to find pieces that can be part of an eventually competitive team. The biggest source of optimism rests in the outfield with youngsters James Wood and Dylan Crews; their development is key, according to a preview from The Associated Press. Another possible cornerstone to keep an eye on is shortstop CJ Abrams, whose eventful 2024 included an All-Star selection and a demotion to the minors late in the season.

Their top hitters feature Abrams (.246, 20 HRs, 65 RBIs, 31 SBs, .747 OPS), Lowe (.265, 16, 69, .762 OPS with Texas) and second baseman Luis García Jr. (.282, 18, 70, 22 SBs, .762 OPS).

As for their starting staff, it features lefthander MacKenzie Gore (10-12, 3.90 ERA, 181 Ks, 166 1/3 IP in 32 starts), righthander Michael Soroka (0-10, 4.74 in 25 games, 9 starts with White Sox), righthander Jake Irvin (10-14, 4.41 in 33 starts), righthander Trevor Williams (6-1, 2.03 in 13 starts), righthander Mitchell Parker (7-10, 4.12) or lefthander Shinnosuke Ogasawara (5-11, 3.12 in Japan).

Righthander Kyle Finnegan (3-8, 3.68 ERA, 38/43 saves, 60 Ks, 24 BBs in 63 2/3 IP) leads the bullpen.

The Nationals play one more spring training game before heading home to meet the Phillies on Thursday, March 27.

Tickets for that 4:05 p.m. EDT game at National Park are very affordable.

Here are the sites where you can purchase tickets and the lowest price you can grab as of 9:30 p.m. EDT on March 23.