Washington Nationals

5-8
5th in NL East
NEWS
Sat, Apr 11, 2026

10:47 AM - PJ Poulin (Wsh) (1-0) pitched a perfect eighth inning Friday to record his first win of the season in the Nationals' 7-3 victory over the Brewers.

Wed, Apr 08, 2026

7:08 PM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) (0-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Cardinals, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks in three innings. He struck out three.

3:42 PM - Drew Millas (Wsh) will start at catcher and bat eighth Wednesday against the Cardinals.

3:40 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

3:38 PM - Jorbit Vivas (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

1:21 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.

1:16 PM - James Wood (Wsh) went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run, two additional runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.

1:11 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.

10:00 AM - Curtis Mead (Wsh) went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.

9:55 AM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks over 4.2 innings in a 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals. He struck out three.

Tue, Apr 07, 2026

12:53 PM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) Nationals activated Schultz (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

12:45 PM - Ken Waldichuk (Wsh) was charged with a blown save Monday, giving up three runs on two hits and two walks over 2.1 innings in a 9-6 win over the Cardinals. He struck out two.

12:40 PM - Cionel Perez (Wsh) (1-1) picked up the win Monday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning to close out a 9-6 victory over the Cardinals.

12:35 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

12:32 PM - Brady House (Wsh) went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

Mon, Apr 06, 2026

5:32 PM - Jorbit Vivas (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

5:28 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

3:06 PM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

10:58 AM - James Wood (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

10:53 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

10:51 AM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

9:20 AM - Zack Littell (Wsh) is slated to start Monday's game against the Cardinals in Washington.

Sun, Apr 05, 2026

7:49 PM - Foster Griffin (Wsh) (1-0) did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Dodgers, allowing a run on five hits and three walks across five innings. He struck out six.

2:14 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

2:12 PM - Brady House (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Sat, Apr 04, 2026

12:42 PM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

12:39 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

12:36 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

11:18 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's loss to the Dodgers.

Fri, Apr 03, 2026

12:02 PM - James Wood (Wsh) admitted this week that he dealt with knee and quadriceps soreness last season, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports. "It was just kind of more of a nagging thing," said. "One series I'd feel great, and the next, not so great. So it was just kind of a series-by-series, or week-by-week thing."

9:37 AM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

10:59 AM - Jacob Young (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Phillies.

10:54 AM - Cionel Perez (Wsh) gave up two hits, including a solo home run, in two-thirds of an inning Wednesday to record his first hold of the season in an extra-inning loss to the Phillies.

10:50 AM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Phillies.

6:55 AM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings.

6:50 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

6:47 AM - Cole Henry (Wsh) (0-1) allowed one unearned run on three hits and a walk across one-third of an inning Wednesday against the Phillies.

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

12:07 PM - Jose Tena (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

12:03 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

12:00 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

8:32 AM - Zack Littell (Wsh) (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over five innings of relief as the Nationals were downed 3-2 by the Phillies. He struck out one.

Tue, Mar 31, 2026

3:00 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

2:53 PM - Brady House (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

11:57 AM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) went 2-for-6 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's win over the Phillies.

11:54 AM - Cole Henry (Wsh) gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning during Monday's win over the Phillies. He struck out one.

9:41 AM - Zack Littell (Wsh) is a candidate to pitch in bulk relief behind opening pitcher PJ Poulin in Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Mar 30, 2026

3:15 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest in Philadelphia.

3:13 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia.

3:10 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest against the Phillies.

1:04 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Cubs.

11:19 AM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) (elbow) struck out two and allowed no hits and one walk over 1.2 scoreless innings in his first rehab appearance Saturday for Triple-A Rochester.

Sun, Mar 29, 2026

5:59 PM - Clayton Beeter (Wsh) earned the save Sunday against the Cubs, throwing a clean ninth inning.

5:51 PM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) (1-0) notched the win Sunday against the Cubs, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out seven.

5:44 PM - Andres Chaparro (Wsh) was optioned to Triple-A Rochester following Sunday's 6-3 win over the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

12:19 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) (personal) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth Sunday against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Sat, Mar 28, 2026

7:42 PM - James Wood (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Cubs.

7:39 PM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) (0-1) took the loss Saturday, coughing up six runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks over five innings in a 10-2 loss to the Cubs. He struck out four.

6:34 PM - Jake Eder (Wsh) Nationals designated Eder for assignment Saturday, Danielle Allentuck of BaltimoreBanner.com reports.

6:25 PM - Curtis Mead (Wsh) White Sox traded Mead to the Nationals on Saturday in exchange for minor-league catcher Boston Smith.

11:55 AM - Andres Chaparro (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

11:52 AM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

11:48 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) is currently away from the Nationals due to a death in his family, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

12:18 PM - Clayton Beeter (Wsh) struck out one and walked two in a scoreless eighth inning during Thursday's 10-4 win over the Cubs.

12:11 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Cubs.

12:07 PM - Brady House (Wsh) went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Cubs.

12:01 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Cubs.

11:58 AM - Brad Lord (Wsh) allowed one run on four hits over 2.1 innings of relief Thursday, getting credited for the win in a 10-4 victory over the Cubs. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

7:51 PM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) went 3-for-3 with a home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 10-4 win over the Cubs.

7:26 PM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Cubs, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out five.

1:39 PM - Drew Millas (Wsh) will begin the season on the Nationals' 26-man roster, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:33 PM - Gus Varland (Wsh) has won a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:30 PM - Andre Granillo (Wsh) has claimed a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:26 PM - PJ Poulin (Wsh) has claimed a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:22 PM - Jose Tena (Wsh) will begin the season on the Nationals' 26-man roster, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

11:50 AM - Brady House (Wsh) will start at third base and bat third in Thursday's opener versus the Cubs.

11:47 AM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener against the Cubs

11:25 AM - Orelvis Martinez (Wsh) Nationals released Martinez on Saturday.

Tue, Mar 24, 2026

4:52 PM - Zack Short (Wsh) Nationals acquired Short from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

1:14 PM - Andres Chaparro (Wsh) is expected to begin the season as the Nationals' primary designated hitter, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:10 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) appears to be in line to be the Nationals' regular second baseman this season, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:06 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) could see most of his playing time at first base this season, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:02 PM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) appears to be the likely Opening Day starter in right field for the Nationals, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

12:58 PM - Brady House (Wsh) slashed .429/.444/.786 over 16 Grapefruit League games this spring with six doubles and three home runs.

12:54 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) will be the Nationals' starting catcher to begin the season, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

5:57 PM - Cionel Perez (Wsh) Nationals selected Perez's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

5:54 PM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) Nationals placed Schultz on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Sunday, due to right elbow inflammation.

5:52 PM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) Nationals recalled Gray from Triple-A Rochester and placed him on the 60-day injured list Monday with a right flexor strain.

4:58 PM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) has been contending with right elbow discomfort of late and is expected to be placed on the injured list prior to Thursday's season opener versus the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

1:20 PM - Orlando Ribalta (Wsh) Nationals optioned Ribalta to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

1:16 PM - Christian Franklin (Wsh) Nationals optioned Franklin to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

1:04 PM - Cole Henry (Wsh) has posted a 3.86 ERA and 6:3 K:BB over 4.2 Grapefruit League innings this spring.

1:01 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 1-for-4 in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

12:57 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

12:51 PM - Cionel Perez (Wsh) Nationals informed Perez on Monday that he'll be included on the Opening Day roster, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Sun, Mar 22, 2026

4:48 PM - Griff McGarry (Wsh) Nationals designated McGarry for assignment Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

2:41 PM - Jorbit Vivas (Wsh) Nationals acquired Vivas from the Yankees on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Sean Paul Linan, Mark Golden of the Baltimore Banner reports.

1:42 PM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) allowed three hits over five scoreless innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Sat, Mar 21, 2026

1:28 PM - Foster Griffin (Wsh) gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. He struck out five.

1:21 PM - Christian Franklin (Wsh) is still in the running for a spot on the 26-man roster with Dylan Crews and Robert Hassell both set to begin the season at Triple-A Rochester, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Mar 20, 2026

2:29 PM - Jackson Rutledge (Wsh) Nationals assigned Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

News supplied by Rotowire