The Nationals have continued to acquire emerging prospects for their future at the Trade Deadline.

Here¡¯s a rundown of what you need to know about all of the newest members of the Nationals¡¯ system.

Alex Clemmey, LHP, Single-A Fredericksburg
Pipeline scouting report: When Clemmey signed for $2.3 million last July, he broke fellow Bishop Henricken HS (Warwick, R.I.) alum Rocco Baldelli's Rhode Island bonus record. He boasted some of the best stuff in the 2023 high school class, so the Guardians were surprised to find him available toward the end of the second round. He opened his first full season at Single-A Lynchburg and was then moved to the Nationals at the Trade Deadline for Lane Thomas.

Clemmey already works with a 92-96 mph fastball that tops out at 99, and its high spin rates create good carry when he commands it at the top of the strike zone. His curveball combines power and depth, giving him a second plus pitch though it lacks consistency. He has added an 83-86 mph slider since turning pro, and it already looks like it will become at least an average offering.

Clemmey still is working on gaining feel for a mid-80s changeup that features only modest sink. While his 6-foot-6 frame results in natural extension that lets his pitches get on hitters quicker than anticipated, he also has trouble keeping his long limbs in sync in his up-tempo delivery. He's going to need time to refine his repertoire and upgrade his control and command, but his upside as a potential frontline starter could make it worth the wait.

Organizational fit: Clemmey adds a lefty arm to the Nationals' prospect pitching depth. The team has been adding to its young arms, days after acquiring right-hand prospect Tyler Stuart from the Mets.

ETA: 2027

Rafael Ramirez Jr., INF, Single-A Fredericksburg
Pipeline scouting report: The son of the former All-Star shortstop of the same name, Ramirez was born in New Jersey but grew up in the Dominican Republic. He signed with the Guardians for $800,000 in 2022 and is one of the more physical middle-infield prospects in the system. He made his U.S. debut last summer in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League, where he ranked second in walks (50) and seventh in on-base percentage (.453). He was off to a slow run with Single-A Lynchburg to begin his age-18 season when Cleveland dealt him and two other youngsters to Washington for Lane Thomas.

At least 15 pounds heavier than his listed 159, Ramirez has the developing strength and the bat speed to produce 15-20 homers per season. He already displays the aptitude for turning on pitches and launching them in the air. He'll need to make more consistent contact after logging a 28 percent strikeout rate in the ACL, but he has the sound left-handed stroke and bat-to-ball skills to do so once he refines his approach.

Like many sons of former big leaguers, Ramirez has a high baseball IQ. He's an average runner who gets the most out of his speed on the bases. He exhibits quick hands and solid arm strength at shortstop, though he may slow a bit as he matures physically and wind up at second or third base.

Organizational fit: Ramirez has infield versatility that could provide depth at second base, third base and shortstop.

ETA: 2027

Tyler Stuart, RHP, Double-A Harrisburg (Nationals' No. 16 prospect)

Pipeline scouting report: Stuart worked mostly as a reliever at Southern Miss and in the Cape Cod League, but after his selection in the sixth round in 2022, the Mets transitioned him to starter -- and a statistically impressive one at that. The right-hander led full-season Minor League qualifiers with a 2.20 ERA and ranked 12th among the 183 on that list with his 1.10 WHIP over 110 2/3 innings between High-A and Double-A. That said, his numbers at the higher level were closer to pedestrian (3.60 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 19.3 percent K rate) as he faced more advanced bats. He was a solid starter back at Binghamton in 2024 and was dealt to the Nationals in late July in a straight-up swap for outfielder Jesse Winker.

Standing 6-foot-9 (yes, 6-foot-9), Stuart tends to start with his low-80s slider, which he threw roughly half the time in 2023, and for good reason. The pitch can show good two-plane break and sweep, leading to above-average whiff rates especially when it¡¯s located on the edges of the zone. But it can hang in the zone at other times and get thumped. His 91-94 mph fastball shows sink and run in the other direction and can be tough to square up from his low three-quarters arm slot, giving him two potentially above-average pitches. Stuart¡¯s changeup remains a distant third option.

Stuart didn¡¯t walk more than 7.6 percent of his batters faced at either level in 2023, and he fills the zone better than expected for someone his size. That control is one reason why the Mets wanted to give him starting looks in the pros, but he needs a more well-rounded arsenal to lock in that status. He¡¯ll continue that work at the upper levels of the Washington system with his sights set on a potential debut next spring.

Organizational fit: Manager Dave Martinez noted the starting depth Stuart brings to the Nationals: ¡°A big-frame kid, he throws strikes, he competes, so he gives us a little bit more depth starting pitching-wise ¡­ Good slider, good changeup. I¡¯m looking forward to talking to him, meeting him here in the future. Hopefully when we do get him up here in the future, he can get outs for us.¡±

ETA: 2025