Could Rizzo take a dip in Baltimore's free agent waters for an offseason splash?

The highly publicized issue with the Nationals bullpen, especially in the second half of last season, figures to be the most pressing problem general manager Mike Rizzo faces this offseason. Whether or not closer Jonathan Papelbon and disgruntled former closer Drew Storen remain on the team is obviously the first order of business that must be sorted out.

Besides the bullpen woes, the Nationals offense lacked fluidity while dealing with countless injuries throughout the year. Veterans Jayson Werth and Ryan Zimmerman were two of the most damaging losses, having spent chunks of the year on the disabled list. Could Rizzo look for reinforcements in the outfield and at first base to shore up the lineup? The problem is that the 36-year-old Werth still has two years and $42 million remaining on his $126 million contract while Zimmerman's $135 million deal runs through 2019, with $78 million owed over the next five years.

Numerous injuries caused Wilson Ramos to miss lengthy gaps of the seasons from 2012-2014, but the 28-year-old remained healthy throughout the 2015 campaign. Despite playing 128 games, Ramos' production dropped off significantly, slashing just .229/.258/.358 with 15 homers and 68 RBIs. He was behind the plate for both of Max Scherzer's no-hitters and threw out 44 percent of attempting base stealers, the highest ratio in the league. Ramos is a finalist for a Gold Glove this week despite being considered just average defensively.

"The one thing we definitely need is another left-handed bat and hopefully a huge right-handed bat to hit behind me or in front of me," Bryce Harper said after the last game of the year. "If we can do that, that would definitely help us out and put us up to the top."

Rizzo may not have to search far to find some flashy replacement pieces for the Nationals. A dip in Baltimore's free agent waters could provide the splash this offseason for Washington.

Chris Davis has led the majors in homers in two of the last three years, smashing 47 homer with 117 RBIs in 2015. He's a left-handed swinger who could team up with Harper for the most devastating 1-2 punch for National League pitchers. Davis is a decent first baseman who can also play right field, left field and some third base.

The 29-year-old is one of the most coveted power hitters on the market, figuring to receive a lengthy contract worth $150 million or more. He's represented by Scott Boras, adding to the intrigue of a deal with Washington. Obviously, Rizzo would have to find space with Zimmerman still tied up for a while. Toronto, Houston, Boston, St. Louis and Seattle have been connected with strong interest in Davis if he doesn't remain in orange and black.

Matt Wieters slashed .267/.319/.422 with eight homers and 25 RBIs in 75 games last season after returning from Tommy John surgery. A three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, Wieters is considered one of the best defensive catchers in the game. When healthy from 2011-2013, the switch-hitting Wieters batted .249/.315/.434 with 67 home runs, 84 doubles and 230 RBIs. Boras is also Wieters' agent. Seattle, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas and Houston have been mentioned as landing spots for Wieters if he doesn't end up back in Baltimore.

Right-hander Darren O'Day is the best among a thin class of free agent relievers. The submariner is coming off a 6-2 season with a 1.52 ERA and six saves in 68 appearances, resulting in his first All-Star selection. Right-handers hit just .192 off O'Day, while lefties only managed a .210 average. The Dodgers, Red Sox and Tigers are rumored to be in contention for O'Day, as well. There's another reason for O'Day to remain in the mid-Atlantic: His wife, Elizabeth Prann, is a D.C.-based reporter for Fox News Channel.

Major League Baseball's general managers are in Boca Raton, Fla., over the next four days for their annual meetings. There will be discussions on rules and scheduling, but much of the focus will be on preliminary talks on trades and free agency prior to next month's Winter Meetings in Nashville.

Note: The Players Choice Awards are live on MLB Network tonight at 8 p.m. Harper is a finalist for Player of the Year and National League Outstanding Player.