What happened: Washington enters the offseason weighing whether to move center fielder Jacob Young with the New York Yankees showing interest. Young hit .252 with a .708 OPS and 10 homers, up from .231 with a .583 OPS last season.

Why it matters: Young carries three more years of team control and ranks behind only PCA in outs above average among center fielders over the last three seasons. His elite defense sets a high floor while Dylan Crews develops, and a thin center-field market could drive up any asking price.

What to watch: Washington will gauge offseason offers against Young's control and defensive value. The call determines whether Crews stays on the corners or shifts to center.