The Nationals picked up a top-50 prospect one day before MLB’s annual winter meetings kick off Sunday in Orlando, Fla.

Washington acquired catching prospect Harry Ford and right-handed pitcher Isaac Lyon from Seattle in exchange for lefty reliever Jose Ferrer, according to multiple reports.

The 22-year-old Ford is the No. 42-ranked prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline , and the No. 4 prospect in the Mariners’ organization.

Jose A. Ferrer of the Washington Nationals celebrates after defeating the Chicago White Sox during the game at Nationals Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Washington, District of Columbia. MLB Photos via Getty Images

He was the 12th overall pick in the 2021 draft and posted an .868 OPS with 16 homers and 74 RBIs last season in 374 at-bats for Trip

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