Washington Nationals

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Fri, Jan 30, 2026

1:53 PM - Tsung-Che Cheng (Wsh) Nationals designated Cheng for assignment Friday.

1:50 PM - George Soriano (Wsh) Nationals claimed Soriano off waivers from Atlanta on Friday.

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

3:43 PM - Mickey Gasper (Wsh) Nationals designated Gasper for assignment Thursday.

3:42 PM - Richard Lovelady (Wsh) Nationals claimed Lovelady off waivers from the Mets on Thursday.

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

4:13 PM - Konnor Pilkington (Wsh) Nationals designated Pilkington for assignment Wednesday.

3:57 PM - Tsung-Che Cheng (Wsh) Nationals claimed Cheng off waivers from the Mets on Wednesday.

1:05 PM - Sergio Alcantara (Wsh) Nationals signed Alcantara to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

3:36 PM - Andry Lara (Wsh) Nationals outrighted Lara to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Fri, Jan 23, 2026

5:06 PM - Bryce Montes de Oca (Wsh) Nationals signed Montes de Oca (elbow) to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

5:37 PM - Riley Adams (Wsh) Nationals designated Adams for assignment Thursday.

3:49 PM - Alejandro Rosario (Wsh) Rangers traded Rosario (elbow), Gavin Fien, Abimelec Ortiz, Devin Fitz-Gerald (shoulder) and Yeremy Cabrera to the Nationals on Thursday in exchange for MacKenzie Gore, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

3:43 PM - Abimelec Ortiz (Wsh) Rangers traded Ortiz, Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario (elbow), Devin Fitz-Gerald (shoulder) and Yeremy Cabrera to the Nationals on Thursday in exchange for MacKenzie Gore, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

3:40 PM - Gus Varland (Wsh) Nationals claimed Varland (undisclosed) off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

12:31 PM - Tres Barrera (Wsh) Nationals signed Barrera to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

4:20 PM - Andry Lara (Wsh) Nationals designated Lara for assignment Tuesday.

4:14 PM - Mickey Gasper (Wsh) Nationals claimed Gasper off waivers from the Twins on Tuesday.

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

10:46 PM - Zach Penrod (Wsh) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Jan 18, 2026

10:53 AM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) agreed to a one-year contract with the Nationals on Sunday that includes a club option for 2027, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Sat, Jan 17, 2026

2:38 PM - Trevor Gott (Wsh) signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Jan 09, 2026

2:23 PM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) Nationals claimed Schultz off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday.

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

4:51 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) Nationals and Garcia avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday.

3:10 PM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) Nationals and Irvin avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.8 million contract Thursday, Andrew Golden of Washington Post reports.

2:39 PM - MacKenzie Gore (Wsh) Nationals and Gore avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.6 million contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

2:12 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) Nationals and Abrams avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.2 million contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Mon, Jan 05, 2026

1:39 PM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) Nationals claimed Wiemer off waivers from the Giants on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Wed, Dec 24, 2025

1:51 PM - Matt Mervis (Wsh) signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

1:06 PM - Warming Bernabel (Wsh) Nationals signed Bernabel to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Spencer Nusbaum of Washington Post reports.

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

2:04 PM - Foster Griffin (Wsh) Nationals signed Griffin to a one-year, $5.5 million contract Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

7:11 PM - Luis Perales (Wsh) Nationals acquired Perales from the Red Sox on Monday in exchange for Jake Bennett, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

4:29 PM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) Nationals and Gray (elbow) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract Friday, Andrew Golden of Washington Post reports.

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

2:24 PM - Griff McGarry (Wsh) Nationals selected McGarry with the third pick in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.

Sat, Dec 06, 2025

4:47 PM - Harry Ford (Wsh) Mariners traded Ford to the Nationals on Saturday in exchange for Jose Ferrer, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Fri, Nov 21, 2025

5:15 PM - Riley Adams (Wsh) signed a one-year contract with the Nationals on Friday, avoiding arbitration.

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

4:15 PM - Christian Franklin (Wsh) Nationals selected Franklin's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

3:46 PM - Jake Bennett (Wsh) Nationals selected Bennett's contract from Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday.

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

3:19 PM - Trey Lipscomb (Wsh) Nationals outrighted Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.

Wed, Oct 29, 2025

8:06 PM - C.J. Stubbs (Wsh) cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Rochester.

8:02 PM - Shinnosuke Ogasawara (Wsh) cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Rochester.

Sun, Sep 28, 2025

2:00 PM - Robert Hassell III (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Sat, Sep 27, 2025

7:43 PM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk across six innings in a no-decision Saturday versus the White Sox. He struck out six.

7:37 PM - Jose A. Ferrer (Wsh) earned the save in Saturday's 6-5 win over the White Sox, allowing a run on three hits while striking out three in the ninth inning.

1:45 PM - Riley Adams (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

1:43 PM - Dylan Crews (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Fri, Sep 26, 2025

2:42 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

2:40 PM - Brady House (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

12:49 PM - Orelvis Martinez (Wsh) Nationals signed Martinez to a minor-league contract Friday, Andrew Golden of Washington Post reports.

Wed, Sep 24, 2025

3:15 PM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Atlanta, allowing two hits and three walks across 4.2 scoreless innings. He struck out five.

3:09 PM - Jose A. Ferrer (Wsh) earned the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Atlanta, allowing a run on two hits while striking out two in the ninth inning.

3:02 PM - James Wood (Wsh) went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Atlanta.

10:43 AM - Riley Adams (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

10:41 AM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus Atlanta.

10:39 AM - Brady House (Wsh) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

9:00 AM - Brad Lord (Wsh) (5-9) took the loss Tuesday against Atlanta, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four in six innings.

Tue, Sep 23, 2025

4:48 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Tuesday's contest versus Atlanta.

4:44 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) will start at first base and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

4:40 PM - Josh Bell (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.

4:36 PM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup in Tuesday's game versus Atlanta.

3:08 PM - Orlando Ribalta (Wsh) Nationals recalled Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

3:07 PM - Julian Fernandez (Wsh) Nationals recalled Fernandez from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

3:05 PM - Mason Thompson (Wsh) Nationals placed Thompson on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right biceps tendinitis.

3:03 PM - MacKenzie Gore (Wsh) Nationals placed Gore on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right ankle impingement.

Mon, Sep 22, 2025

4:45 PM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) (elbow) has returned to the Nationals' spring training complex in Florida and will not pitch in the majors this season, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

3:36 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

3:32 PM - James Wood (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

3:26 PM - Josh Bell (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

3:24 PM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) (knee) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

3:20 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) (shoulder) will start at designated hitter and bat second in Monday's game in Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

11:27 AM - Dylan Crews (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Mets.

11:24 AM - Jacob Young (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Mets.

Sun, Sep 21, 2025

4:44 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer during the Nationals' 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday.

4:42 PM - Mitchell Parker (Wsh) earned the save in the Nationals' 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday, when he allowed two hits and no walks while striking out two across 3.2 scoreless innings.

4:35 PM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) (9-13) earned the win against the Mets on Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five across 5.1 innings.

3:25 PM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) was removed from Sunday's game against the Mets in the bottom of the third inning due to a left knee contusion. He went 1-for-1 with a base hit and a run prior to his departure.

1:55 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets due to a jammed right shoulder, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

1:51 PM - Robert Hassell III (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

11:13 AM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

11:05 AM - Riley Adams (Wsh) isn't part of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

10:58 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

9:33 AM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Mets.

9:26 AM - PJ Poulin (Wsh) struck out one in a perfect 11th inning Saturday to record his first career save in a 5-3 win over the Mets. He struck out one.

9:21 AM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Mets, allowing five hits and a walk over five scoreless innings. He struck out three.

Sat, Sep 20, 2025

1:26 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

7:35 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-6 loss to the Mets.

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

4:35 PM - Mitchell Parker (Wsh) Nationals have demoted Parker to the bullpen, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

3:57 PM - Brady House (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

2:36 PM - Sauryn Lao (Wsh) Nationals recalled Lao from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

2:34 PM - Orlando Ribalta (Wsh) Nationals optioned Ribalta to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

10:00 AM - MacKenzie Gore (Wsh) came away with a no-decision in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta, allowing two hits and three walks over 5.1 scoreless innings. He struck out five.

9:55 AM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) (8-13) took the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta, coughing up five runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out five.

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

4:37 PM - James Wood (Wsh) is not in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

11:11 AM - Riley Adams (Wsh) is absent from the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus Atlanta.

11:10 AM - Josh Bell (Wsh) is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Mon, Sep 15, 2025

4:05 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) Nationals announced Monday that Ruiz (concussion) will continue to participate in baseball activities this week, though it's unclear if he'll return from the 7-day injured list before the end of the season, Spencer Nusbaum of Washington Post reports.

4:01 PM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) (elbow) is scheduled to throw approximately three innings and 45 pitches in his next rehab start Friday with Triple-A Rochester, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

3:45 PM - Jarlin Susana (Wsh) underwent surgery last week to repair a right lat tear, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

3:03 PM - Jake Eder (Wsh) Rochester reinstated Eder (undisclosed) from its 7-day injured list Wednesday and assigned him to Double-A Harrisburg.

2:50 PM - Brady House (Wsh) is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest against Atlanta.

10:05 AM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) (elbow) struck out two and scattered four hits and no walks over 1.2 scoreless innings in a rehab start with Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday.

9:35 AM - Orlando Ribalta (Wsh) Nationals recalled Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

9:33 AM - Cole Henry (Wsh) Nationals placed Henry on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a back strain.

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