The Nats lost 5-2 in the Atlanta series finale on Thursday afternoon. Al Galdi hosts solo and begins with a wide angle lens look at CJ Abrams' future, as it is growing more appropriate to talk about Washington signing him to an extension ahead of his Free Agency after the 2028 season.  Abrams homered in the 8th inning, his second dinger this week, and his average currently sits at .317.

(11:35) Trevor Williams only lasted 4.1 IP and fell apart once he faced the Braves lineup for a 3rd time.  Williams' ERA is now up to 5.91 and it is fair to wonder if he should flip places with Brad Lord in the bullpen.

(14:40) Davey Martinez explains why Jose Tena got the start at 3B while Amed Rosario was at 2B.  Luis Garcia Jr. has been out all week after just having a child.

(18:00) Al reads an email from an exasperated fan, who is asking for a purge of veterans that are not playing well.

(23:00) Jim Callis, senior writer MLB Pipeline, gives Nats Chat an exclusive look at who the Nationals might pick at #1 overall in July's Draft. **** (This is a replay from earlier this month)