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Nationals Banking on Front Office Improvements to Boost Their Pitching Staff

Improving the pitching staff needs to be priority No. 1 for the Washington Nationals this offseason. Putting together a better starting rotation and bullpen must happen if this team is ever going to become a contender again, let alone compete for a playoff spot in 2027 like the organization is planning on doing.

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Does it make sense for the Washington Nationals to avoid giving relievers multi-year deals?

According to reporting from Spencer Nusbaum of the Athletic, the Nationals are unlikely to hand out multi-year deals to relief pitchers. Given how bad the bullpen was last season, this is probably not what fans want to be hearing.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Nationals Release Kyle Nicolas

The Nationals released reliever Kyle Nicolas, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Washington designated him for assignment a week ago when they acquired Reiver Sanmartin from San Francisco.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 13

Don't Expect Nationals to Pursue High-Priced Relievers This Offseason

Everyone is on the same page within the Washington Nationals organization: they need to improve the pitching staff ahead of the 2027 season. Armed with

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Raisel Iglesias News / Federal Baseball / November 13

Raisel Iglesias makes sense for the Washington Nationals as a 9th inning stabilizer

Yesterday one of my favorite free agent relief targets came off the board. Evan Phillips signed with the Braves on a 3-year $35 million deal. I was enamored by Phillips due to his track record and how good he looked coming off of Tommy John.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Jake Irvin News / Federal Baseball / November 12

The Washington Nationals cannot rely on Jake Irvin as a starting pitcher next season

This morning, Spencer Nusbaum wrote about the state of the Nationals pitching staff entering 2027, and there was one thing that stood out. He said that Paul Toboni indicated Jake Irvin had “put himself in good position to compete for a rotation spot”.

CJ Abrams News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Nationals Unlikely To Trade CJ Abrams

As the Nationals’ rebuild has lasted longer than anticipated — leading to a front office overhaul — and CJ Abrams’ name has frequented the rumor circuit over the past few years as a result.

Dylan Crews News / DC Sports King / November 11

Nationals Open to Trading Dylan Crews after Just Three Years

Just three years ago, Dylan Crews was the undisputed crown jewel of the Washington Nationals’ rebuild. Selected second overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, the LSU Golden Spikes winner was universally pegged as a future cornerstone and the presumed missing piece to a championship-caliber outfield.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Jacob Young News / ESPN / November 11

Nationals, OF Young agree on 4-year deal with '31 option

Outfielder Jacob Young has agreed to a four-year contract with the Nationals, a deal that also includes a team option for 2031.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 11

Potential Nationals Free Agency Target Set to Sign One-Year Deal Elsewhere

The Washington Nationals need help in their bullpen, but their plan for how they are going to upgrade that unit isn't clear in the early stages of the offseason.

Dylan Crews News / Federal Baseball / November 11

Three trade proposals for Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews

Last night we got our first big piece of Nats related news from the GM Meetings. Spencer Nusbaum reported that Dylan Crews has emerged as a popular trade target around the league.

Dylan Crews News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Nationals Receiving Trade Interest In Dylan Crews

The Nationals are fielding interest from other clubs on former #2 overall pick Dylan Crews, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. Washington has also gotten calls on left fielder Daylen Lile, Nusbaum writes, though he suggests the asking price on Lile is high enough that Crews is the more likely of the duo to move.

Jackson Kent News / Federal Baseball / November 10

What does the future hold for Washington Nationals left hander Jackson Kent

The 2026 season was an interesting one for Jackson Kent. On one hand, he had quality numbers in the minor leagues and made his MLB debut. However, he also looked overmatched for most of his big league tenure, and did not exactly dominate in AAA.

Trevor Megill News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 10

Nationals Should Go All-In for Trevor Megill, Who's 'Likely Moved Before Opening Day'

The top priority for the Washington Nationals this offseason should be to improve their bullpen. They have not fielded a unit that finished in the top half of the majors in ERA since 2022, when that relief staff had a cumulative ERA of 3.84 that put them tied for No.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 9

Will Paul Toboni and the Washington Nationals make any noise at the GM Meetings?

Today is actually the first day of the GM Meetings in Las Vegas. Most years, the GM meetings don’t result in any massive moves, instead they set the scene for things that happen later in the offseason.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 9

Nationals Should Have Their Sights Set on Twins Ace Who Is Expected To Be Shopped

The general manager meetings are set to get underway on Nov. 9, and what takes place during this high-profile event could shed some light on how the Washington Nationals are able to operate throughout the offseason.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 9

Will the Washington Nationals make major offensive additions this offseason?

When we have discussed offseason additions, most of the focus has been on the pitching staff. That is for good reason, as the pitching was the clear weak point of the team last year.

Kris Bubic News / Federal Baseball / November 8

Kris Bubic Is A Perfect Fit For The Washington Nationals Rotation

The Nationals have an opportunity to add some interesting arms this offseason, and one pitcher I want to see them take a look at is Kris Bubic. The 29-year-old left-hander has struggled to stay healthy, but when he’s been on the mound over the last few years, the results have been encouraging.

Washington Nationals News / New Baseball Media / November 8

2026 MLB Season Recap: Washington Nationals

For what was a start of a new era in 2026, it certainly got off to a good start for the Nationals. Washington went 77-85, an 11-game improvement from 2025.

Reiver Sanmartin News / Viral Sports News / November 7

Giants Acquire 23-Year-Old Strikeout Artist in Trade

The San Francisco Giants turned a necessary roster cut into a quiet addition of upside when they sent left-hander Reiver Sanmartin to the Washington Nationals for right-handed reliever Robert Cranz, the team announced.

Jacob Young News / Field Level Media / November 6

Report: Nationals agree to 4-year extension with OF Jacob Young

The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year, $23 million extension with outfielder Jacob Young, MLB.com reported Friday. The deal includes an $8 million club option for a fifth season, according to the report.

Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

CJ Abrams is making a notable demand this offseason

CJ Abrams appears to be hardlining the Washington Nationals. The Nationals star infielder Abrams will only be signing an extension with the team this offseason if he receives “some degree of assurance” that he will be playing the shortstop position, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Friday.

Washington Nationals News / New Baseball Media / October 27