King’s Fire Forces Nationals’ Hand | MLB News

Seaver King is crushing it in Triple-A with a .375 average and .700 slugging percentage since returning from injury, including six homers in just a handful of games — stats that scream “call him up.” Yet the Nationals are holding firm, wary of rushing their top prospect (a former 10 overall pick and 4 in their system) given his limited Triple-A experience and past swing issues. With playoff hopes fading, the pressure mounts on front office brass to decide: stick to the plan or let King take the next step toward the majors before he’s truly ready.

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