The Washington Nationals' starting rotation finished with the second-worst ERA in the MLB last year. Much of that had to do with injuries, as DJ Herz underwent Tommy John surgery, Josiah Gray was absent because he was still recovering from Tommy John and Trevor Williams underwent an internal brace procedure.
The Nationals announced Friday they’ve optioned left-handers Mitchell Parker, Andrew Alvarez and Jake Eder. That takes three pitchers, one of whom has been on the MLB roster for the last two years, out of the mix for the Opening Day rotation.
Will Clayton Beeter be a breakout reliever for the Washington Nationals? Beeter was converted to a bullpen arm in early 2025 and is viewed as an up-and-coming reliever.
With less than two weeks until the Washington Nationals face the Chicago Cubs on March 26 for Opening Day, more camp cuts are starting to be made. To this point, the Nationals have kept a good amount of players in their major league camp, getting a good look at those competing for roster spots and young prospects alike.
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
The Washington Nationals have made another round of cuts as Opening Day comes closer. This round involved the most notable names and saw some familiar faces get sent to the minors.
One thing that has stood out this spring is just how many reps the Washington Nationals have given their young players during live-game action. Inviting multiple minor league players and prospects to major league camp was a clear strategy by the organization.
One thing that has been noticeable this spring is that Blake Butera wants his players to be versatile. A number of Nats players have been playing multiple positions this spring.
If you watched the first inning of last night’s Spring Training game between the Astros and Nationals, you got to see the future of baseball on display.
The Washington Nationals have the 11th overall pick in the 2026 draft, and it will be a huge first year for Paul Toboni and his front office when it comes to adding even more talent to this pipeline.
A key position battle that is taking place for the Washington Nationals this spring is between Trey Lipscomb and Jose Tena for a bench spot on the major league roster.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
At this time last year, Brad Lord was one of the biggest stories of Nationals Spring Training. After working at Home Depot in the offseason, the former 18th round pick pitched his way on to the Nationals roster.
While the Washington Nationals haven't had a ton of success as a team in recent years, a few of their players have broken out into stardom due to personal achievements.
There has been palpable excitement surrounding the Washington Nationals ever since they hired Paul Toboni to become the team's new president of baseball operations.
After being named the Opening Day starter this morning, Cade Cavalli took the ball for the Nats in their Grapefruit League showdown with the Cardinals.
The Washington Nationals made their offseason splash when they signed Zack Littell. After initial reports didn't disclose what type of contract he inked with the Nationals, later information revealed that it was an incentive-laden one-year deal worth $7 million that can get up to $9.5 million with a $12 million mutual option for the 2027 season.
The Washington Nationals have roughly two-and-a-half weeks until they head out to face the Chicago Cubs for Opening Day on March 26. While the majority
The Washington Nationals were playing the Marlins in Jupiter yesterday, but that was not where I wanted to be. I learned that the Nats prospects were playing in some backfield games against the Astros prospects.
One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Washington Nationals at this stage of spring training is the health status of two-time Gold Glove finalist Jacob Young.
When the Washington Nationals decided to hire Paul Toboni as the team's new president of baseball operations, it became clear that even more rebuilding was going to be done in the nation's capital.
The Washington Nationals signed right-hander Zack Littell to a one-year, $7 million contract on Tuesday. The deal includes a $3 million salary for 2026 and a $12 million mutual option for 2027 with a $4 million buyout.
The Nationals have designated left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment, per a club announcement. His roster spot goes to righty Zack Littell, whose previously reported one-year deal with the Nats is now official.
Spring training is a big time for teams to figure out what the roster will look like for Opening Day, as well as getting to see the young kids in the organization get a chance to play with and against higher competition.
Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews is day-to-day with a left thumb contusion after getting hit by a pitch. X-rays were negative after Crews was struck during a live batting practice on Saturday, according to MLB Network.
A former MVP who knows something about starting a career with high expectations added to the hype around Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin.