After the first month of the 2026 season, the Nationals are taking it day by day, focusing on improving their performance. Manager Blake Butera stated that it's hard for him to predict future developments in the team. The team played eight complete series in April, ranking fourth in the NL in runs scored (142), 10th in OPS and last in ERA. Despite a 17 consecutive game from April 13-26, Butera believes the team is making progress and needs consistency.