# Nationals Could Finally Get Competitive

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Podcast: [Washington Nationals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/washington-nationals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7459483)
Published: 2026-05-28T22:22:10+00:00
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Major League Baseball’s bold new proposal could revolutionize the game—introducing a hard cap and floor that might finally push the Washington Nationals to compete. With a proposed $245.3M cap and $171.2M floor, the Nationals’ current $93M payroll puts them dangerously under the threshold, forcing ownership to spend big—or risk falling further behind. While this could lure top free agents and lock in young stars, rivals like the Mets, Phillies, and Braves may need to slash budgets. If approved, this plan could level the National League East and give D.C. its best shot yet at championship glory. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b81b7fbd4a60b2f6

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