The Washington Nationals finalized its managers and coaching staffs for its minor-league affiliates ... joined in the free-agency runs at high-end players like Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes.

The Nationals have not announced the deal. Reportedly, the 29-year-old Virginia native has agreed to a minor-league deal ... with position players will report on Feb. 18. Washington is coming ...

Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who could make the difference over the coming years. CBS ...

Even though the Washington ... for the Nationals to send some of their youngsters down to the minors if they are struggling since those players need reps and development at the Major League ...

Washington’s minor league depth chart doesn’t have many players with MLB experience at first base or in the outfield, so the Nationals could be viewing Cordero solely as a Triple-A backup plan.

The Nationals had business and baseball reasons for another quiet offseason, but that won’t help them against the powerhouses of the National League East.

The Washington Nationals avoided arbitration ... Law, 34, signed with the Nationals last spring training on a minor league deal. He finished with more appearances (75) than any pitcher on the ...

Minor league ... teams of the National League next year. Brooklyn has secured the greatest number, thirty-two, making fifty-four players in all reserved by the Washington Park Club.

Washington’s minor league depth chart doesn’t have many players with MLB experience at first base or in the outfield, so the Nationals could be viewing Cordero solely as a Triple-A backup plan.