There was a lot speculation leading into the 2026 MLB Draft regarding who the Washington Nationals were going to take at pick No. 11. Pitchers were thrown out there knowing just how poor the staff has performed this year, but also another prep star was floated as a possibility alongside tons of college hitters.
After taking two fairly safe college bats, Paul Toboni and the Nats took a swing for the fences in the third round. Luke Williams is arguably the freakiest athlete in the entire draft.
With the second pick of the Paul Toboni era, the Nats took another college bat in Chase Brunson. The TCU star is another well rounded hitter who has a nice blend of hitting ability and power.
The pick is in, and the Washington Nationals selected infielder Chris Hacopian from Texas A&M. Hacopian is one of the best pure hitters in the draft with a rare blend of contact skills, power and plate discipline.
The Washington Nationals have selected Texas A&M second baseman Chris Hacopian in the 2026 MLB Draft. One of the top draft prospects from this year is now off the board.
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The Tigers announced that right-hander Andre Granillo was claimed off the Nationals’ waiver wire. Granillo has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo, and no other transaction was required since Detroit had an open space on its 40-man roster.
The Washington Nationals made a roster move prior to the start of their series against the New York Yankees that's set to get underway on Friday. After announcing that right-handed pitcher Brad Lord was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, there was no corresponding roster move that was made.
The Washington Nationals got a day off on Thursday before they welcome in the New York Yankees for the final series prior to the All-Star break. But unfortunately, the team didn't get the best news when it comes to one of their most important arms.
If the Washington Nationals are going to add pieces to their major league roster to help them make a push for the playoffs this year, then they will have to ship out some of their top 30 prospects.
There have been a lot of players who have impressed for the Washington Nationals during the first part of the season, as CJ Abrams played his way into being the starting shortstop for the NL All-Star team, James Wood is on pace for a career-year and Luis Garcia Jr.
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Foster Griffin pitched seven strong innings, Luis Garcia Jr. had three hits including a three-run homer and the Nationals beat the Houston Astros 8-2 Wednesday night in Washington.
The Washington Nationals are going to be featured in plenty of rumors now that the trade deadline is less than a month away. While it seems like they are
Jake Irvin took a significant step in his return from a right shoulder strain on Wednesday, facing live hitters for the first time since going on the injured list six weeks ago.
Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin ranks among the National League leaders in several pitching categories, including wins, ERA and batting average against.
The Washington Nationals made a bullpen move Monday before opening their series against the Houston Astros, recalling right-hander Cole Henry from Triple-A Rochester.
The National announced that outfielder Robert Hassell III has been designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man spot for right-hander Eddy Yean,
The Washington Nationals scratched center fielder Jacob Young from Saturday's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of left-hand soreness, announcing the change shortly before first pitch.
Luis Garcia Jr. and Daylen Lile each belted two home runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 9-5 home win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Lile also doubled and drove in four runs and Garcia had three RBIs.
Major League Baseball announced four suspensions on Thursday for a bench-clearing incident that took place between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals earlier this week.
June 2026 is officially in the books, and for Washington Nationals fans, it will be remembered as the month Luis García Jr. took his game to another stratosphere.
For the second consecutive night, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was ejected following a strikeout. However, there were plenty more fireworks associated with his shortened night on Tuesday.
Closing out the month the same way he opened it, Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. powered his team to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore