Washington Nationals

66-96
5th in NL East
NEWS
Sun, Mar 22, 2026

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.

2:26 PM - Dylan Crews (Wsh) Nationals assigned Crews to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

1:41 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

1:36 PM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) appears to be on track to begin the season as part of the Nationals' rotation, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

1:32 PM - Brad Lord (Wsh) indicated Thursday that he was no longer being built up as a starter, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

1:25 PM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) seems ticketed for a spot on the Nationals' 26-man roster after Robert Hassell was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

10:09 AM - Julian Fernandez (Wsh) Nationals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

10:03 AM - Robert Hassell III (Wsh) Nationals optioned Hassell to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

9:59 AM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) Nationals optioned Gray to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

2:05 PM - Robert Hassell III (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

2:01 PM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) allowed three hits and a walk over five scoreless innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out five.

1:23 PM - Riley Adams (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Adams to minor-league camp Wednesday.

1:20 PM - Abimelec Ortiz (Wsh) Nationals optioned Ortiz to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

1:16 PM - Harry Ford (Wsh) Nationals optioned Ford to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

Mon, Mar 16, 2026

3:06 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) (wrist) will start in center field and bat second in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

1:31 PM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) gave up five runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks over 4.2 innings during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out one.

1:26 PM - Clayton Beeter (Wsh) gave up an unearned run on one hit while striking out three over two-thirds of an inning during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Sun, Mar 15, 2026

1:31 PM - Matt Mervis (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Mervis to minor-league camp Friday.

1:25 PM - Trey Lipscomb (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Lipscomb to minor-league camp Friday.

Sat, Mar 14, 2026

12:47 PM - James Wood (Wsh) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

12:43 PM - Zack Littell (Wsh) allowed one run on three hits over three innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out two without walking a batter.

12:06 PM - Yohandy Morales (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Morales to minor-league camp Saturday.

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

5:00 PM - DJ Herz (Wsh) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

4:20 PM - Mitchell Parker (Wsh) Nationals optioned Parker to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

4:17 PM - Jake Eder (Wsh) Nationals optioned Eder to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

4:12 PM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) Nationals optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

1:13 PM - Ken Waldichuk (Wsh) gave up two hits and struck out six without walking anyone over 2.2 scoreless innings of relief in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

1:06 PM - Andres Chaparro (Wsh) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

10:06 AM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) Nationals named Cavalli their Opening Day starter Wednesday.

Tue, Mar 10, 2026

12:11 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) (wrist) resumed swinging a bat Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

11:08 AM - Richard Lovelady (Wsh) Nationals designated Lovelady for assignment Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Sun, Mar 08, 2026

1:01 PM - Zack Littell (Wsh) agreed to a contract with the Nationals on Sunday, Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

12:17 PM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

12:08 PM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) allowed one unearned run on one hit over four innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out six without walking a batter.

11:36 AM - Riley Cornelio (Wsh) Nationals optioned Cornelio to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

11:30 AM - Luis Perales (Wsh) Nationals optioned Perales to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

11:26 AM - Orelvis Martinez (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Martinez to minor-league camp Sunday.

11:19 AM - Sergio Alcantara (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Alcantara to minor-league camp Sunday.

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

10:54 AM - Foster Griffin (Wsh) gave up two hits and a walk over two scoreless innings in Wednesday's exhibition game against Team Venezuela. He struck out one.

Wed, Mar 04, 2026

2:27 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) Nationals announced Wednesday that Young hasn't been cleared for hitting while he tends to a right wrist contusion, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

2:18 PM - Trevor Williams (Wsh) Nationals announced that Williams (elbow) has resumed his throwing progression and made 25 tosses from 60 feet Wednesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

2:14 PM - DJ Herz (Wsh) Nationals announced Wednesday that Herz (elbow) is continuing to progress in his throwing program, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

1:50 PM - Warming Bernabel (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Bernabel to minor-league camp Wednesday.

1:45 PM - Shinnosuke Ogasawara (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Ogasawara to minor-league camp Wednesday.

1:37 PM - Dylan Crews (Wsh) (thumb) will start in center field and bat sixth in Wednesday's exhibition versus Team Venezuela.

Tue, Mar 03, 2026

1:39 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

1:35 PM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) gave up one run on two hits over 1.2 innings during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out three without walking a batter.

Mon, Mar 02, 2026

9:56 AM - Andry Lara (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Lara to minor-league camp Monday.

9:42 AM - Dylan Crews (Wsh) is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his left thumb came back negative, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 01, 2026

1:37 PM - Brady House (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

12:02 PM - Dylan Crews (Wsh) Nationals scratched Crews from the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins due to left thumb soreness.

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

1:25 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting cleanup in Friday's Grapefruit League tilt against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

1:21 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) (wrist) is starting in center field and batting second in Friday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

3:26 PM - Cole Henry (Wsh) (back) struck out two batters in a perfect inning of relief Tuesday in the Nationals' 6-1 win over the Cardinals in Grapefruit League play.

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

11:48 AM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) allowed one hit and two walks over two scoreless innings in the Nationals' Grapefruit League game against the Phillies on Monday. He struck out two.

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

1:51 PM - Elijah Green (Wsh) (hamstring) went 0-for-2 and played four innings in center field Saturday in the Nationals' 6-2 win over the Cardinals in Grapefruit League play.

1:48 PM - Cristhian Vaquero (Wsh) (elbow) went 1-for-1 with a base hit and a stolen base Saturday in the Nationals' 2-1 win over the Astros in Grapefruit League play.

1:45 PM - Drew Millas (Wsh) (finger) will start at catcher and bat third in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Sat, Feb 21, 2026

1:10 PM - Trevor Williams (Wsh) has been shut down from throwing after experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired elbow and has been sent for an MRI, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

11:27 AM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Houston due to right wrist soreness, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

11:21 AM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Houston due to left hamstring tightness, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

4:53 PM - Gus Varland (Wsh) (undisclosed) faced live hitters during Wednesday's full-squad workout.

4:49 PM - Bryce Montes de Oca (Wsh) de Oca (elbow) faced live hitters during Wednesday's full-squad workout.

11:34 AM - Drew Smith (Wsh) (elbow) completed a bullpen session Wednesday and said that he's under no restrictions during spring training, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

10:47 AM - Drew Smith (Wsh) (elbow) agreed Monday with the Nationals on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Michelle Margaux of SNY.tv reports.

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

5:49 PM - Cionel Perez (Wsh) signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

1:00 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) has been cleared of any concussion symptoms to begin spring training, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

12:55 PM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) (elbow) is hoping to be part of the Nationals' Opening Day rotation, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

12:46 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) will split his time between second base and first base during spring training, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Feb 11, 2026

6:19 PM - DJ Herz (Wsh) Nationals placed Herz (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

3:51 PM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) Nationals signed Mikolas to a contract Wednesday, Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports reports.

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

2:49 PM - Trevor Williams (Wsh) Nationals placed Williams (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

2:37 PM - Andre Granillo (Wsh) Nationals acquired Granillo from the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for George Soriano, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

11:24 AM - Riley Cornelio (Wsh) will be in the mix for a spot on the 26-man roster this spring, either in the bullpen or at the back of the rotation, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

2:43 PM - George Soriano (Wsh) Nationals designated Soriano for assignment Thursday.

2:41 PM - Ken Waldichuk (Wsh) Nationals claimed Waldichuk off waivers from the Rays on Thursday.

9:21 AM - Konnor Pilkington (Wsh) Nationals outrighted Pilkington to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

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.

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