Washington Nationals

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Sun, May 03, 2026

7:25 PM - Richard Lovelady (Wsh) notched save Sunday against the Brewers, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.

7:15 PM - Zack Littell (Wsh) (1-4) earned the win Sunday against the Brewers, allowing one run on one hit and one walk in 3.2 innings. He struck out one.

5:31 PM - Shawn Dubin (Wsh) signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Friday.

5:26 PM - Zak Kent (Wsh) Nationals claimed Kent off waivers from the Twins on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.

5:12 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) manager Blake Butera said after Sunday's 3-2 win over the Brewers that Garcia will undergo an MRI on his sore right wrist Monday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

3:13 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) was removed in the top of the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Brewers due to right wrist soreness.

12:52 PM - Zack Littell (Wsh) is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind opening pitcher PJ Poulin in Sunday's game against the Brewers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

12:49 PM - PJ Poulin (Wsh) will serve as the Nationals' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

12:46 PM - Brady House (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Sat, May 02, 2026

2:17 PM - Orlando Ribalta (Wsh) Nationals recalled Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

2:15 PM - Cionel Perez (Wsh) cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Fri, May 01, 2026

10:48 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Thursday's win over the Mets.

10:16 AM - Max Kranick (Wsh) Nationals signed Kranick (elbow) to a contract Friday, Will Sammon of Athletic reports.

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

4:18 PM - Gus Varland (Wsh) secured the save Thursday against the Mets, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in 1.1 innings. He struck out one.

3:45 PM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Mets, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out three.

12:52 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

11:15 AM - Brady House (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

10:53 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Mets.

Wed, Apr 29, 2026

6:12 PM - Jose Tena (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

6:10 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

6:09 PM - Drew Millas (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

9:06 AM - Zack Littell (Wsh) (0-4) took the loss Tuesday against the Mets, surrendering eight runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks with one strikeout across 3.2 innings.

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

5:38 PM - Clayton Beeter (Wsh) (forearm) had an MRI come back clean and was cleared to resume throwing Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

8:00 PM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) earned the save in the Nationals' 2-1 extra-inning win over the White Sox on Sunday, allowing one unearned run on one hit while striking out two in the 10th frame.

7:19 PM - Foster Griffin (Wsh) did not factor into Sunday's decision against the White Sox. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out eight across seven scoreless innings.

2:11 PM - Andre Granillo (Wsh) Nationals recalled Granillo from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

2:04 PM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) Nationals recalled Schultz from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

11:19 AM - Clayton Beeter (Wsh) Nationals placed Beeter on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 23, due to right forearm soreness.

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

2:12 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

12:06 PM - Andres Chaparro (Wsh) Nationals recalled Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

4:40 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

2:18 PM - Riley Cornelio (Wsh) Nationals recalled Cornelio from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

10:46 AM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) is available to serve as the primary pitcher for the Nationals in Friday's contest against the White Sox, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

10:39 AM - PJ Poulin (Wsh) will serve as the Nationals' opening pitcher in Friday's game against the White Sox, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

5:43 PM - Riley Cornelio (Wsh) Nationals are expected to recall Cornelio from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Spencer Nusbaum of Athletic reports.

4:43 PM - Julian Fernandez (Wsh) Nationals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.

4:06 PM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) did not factor into the decision Thursday against Atlanta. He allowed two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out 10 over five innings.

11:20 AM - James Wood (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta.

11:14 AM - Devin Fitz-Gerald (Wsh) is slashing .333/.463/.519 with two homers, 10 steals in 11 attempts and a 10:9 BB:K through 13 games for High-A Wilmington to begin the season.

10:37 AM - Brady House (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus Atlanta.

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

3:39 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

12:05 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 0-for-2 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base. He was also hit by a pitch.

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

5:16 PM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) (elbow) remains shut down from throwing and will undergo additional testing, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

3:55 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

3:29 PM - Julian Fernandez (Wsh) Nationals recalled Fernandez from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

10:34 AM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) didn't factor into the decision in Sunday's win over the Giants, allowing four hits and a walk over four scoreless innings of relief. He struck out four.

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

6:25 PM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after Sunday's 3-0 win over the Giants.

12:01 PM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

11:59 AM - Jorbit Vivas (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

11:22 AM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) Nationals recalled Alvarez from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

10:26 AM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) is scheduled to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher PJ Poulin in Sunday's game against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

10:20 AM - PJ Poulin (Wsh) will serve as the Nationals' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

5:45 PM - Cole Henry (Wsh) (shoulder) played catch Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

12:57 PM - Brady House (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco.

12:54 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.

12:01 PM - Jose Tena (Wsh) went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's loss to the Giants.

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

4:14 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Giants.

3:40 PM - Orlando Ribalta (Wsh) Nationals optioned Ribalta to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

10:51 AM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Pirates.

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

11:14 AM - Ken Waldichuk (Wsh) Nationals transferred Waldichuk (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

11:11 AM - Richard Lovelady (Wsh) Nationals acquired Lovelady from the Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

10:40 AM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

4:18 PM - Jorbit Vivas (Wsh) will start at second base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

4:15 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

4:11 PM - Jose Tena (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

4:06 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

3:07 PM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) is expected to serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher PJ Poulin in Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

3:00 PM - PJ Poulin (Wsh) will serve as the Nationals' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

11:47 AM - Mitchell Parker (Wsh) Nationals recalled Parker from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

10:45 AM - Jacob Young (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's loss to the Pirates.

10:41 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Pirates.

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

4:35 PM - Ken Waldichuk (Wsh) who was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Monday, is set to receive a second medical opinion on his left forearm injury after a doctor recommended him for Tommy John surgery, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

4:06 PM - Brady House (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

2:04 PM - Jackson Rutledge (Wsh) Nationals recalled Rutledge from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

2:01 PM - Orlando Ribalta (Wsh) Nationals recalled Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

1:57 PM - Cole Henry (Wsh) Nationals placed Henry on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right rotator cuff strain.

1:51 PM - Ken Waldichuk (Wsh) Nationals placed Waldichuk on the 15-day injured list Monday due to left forearm tightness.

12:43 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Brewers.

12:36 PM - Trevor Williams (Wsh) (elbow) began pitching off a mound at the Nationals' spring training complex this weekend, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

12:28 PM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) (elbow) continues to do strengthening and stability work and has yet to resume a throwing program as the Nationals exercise a great degree of caution with the right-hander, MLB.com reports.

Sun, Apr 12, 2026

4:48 PM - Ken Waldichuk (Wsh) was removed in the bottom of the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Brewers after suffering an apparent forearm/elbow injury, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports. He was charged with an earned run on one hit and one walk over 1.2 innings of relief.

2:01 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

1:58 PM - Jose Tena (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

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.

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