Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Nationals’ adds knuckleball pitcher with latest roster move

After DFAing multiple former All-Star pitchers during the month of August, the Washington Nationals have added to their pitching staff by claiming former Toronto Blue Jays knuckleball pitcher Matt Waldron off waivers.

Washington Nationals News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Nationals Acquire 4-Year MLB Veteran in Post-Deadline Move

The Washington Nationals added a unique arm to their pitching staff on Saturday, claiming right-hander Matt Waldron off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.

Andres Chaparro News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22

Nationals Could Give Andres Chaparro Larger Role in High-Risk, High-Reward Move

One of the most under-the-radar storylines of the second half of this season is the fact that Washington Nationals slugger Andres Chaparro has been one of the best hitters in the sport.

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Seaver King News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Seaver King Making Strong Case for Late-Season Call-Up

The Washington Nationals are in free fall. Following their 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday, in which they were walked off, Washington has now lost eight of its last 10 games and 17 of their last 24 overall.

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Keibert Ruiz News / Field Level Media / August 22

Nationals' Keibert Ruiz strives to continue stellar season in matchup vs. Marlins

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz had two hits, including a home run, on Friday night in a loss to the Miami Marlins as he continued his breakout season.

Jarlin Susana News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22

Nationals Star Prospect Jarlin Susana Spins a Gem in Third Rehab Start

On Friday, star Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jarlin Susana took the mound for his third rehab start of the season with High-A Wilmington. This time around, the flamethrowing right-hander spun a gem.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21

Nationals Announce Positive CJ Abrams Injury News After He Sat Finale vs. Rangers

The Washington Nationals had a chance to win a series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. After splitting the first two games, the Nationals knew they were facing a tall task with Jacob deGrom set to pitch on the other side.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Nationals’ CJ Abrams gets encouraging injury update on ankle problem

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams received a positive update on his injured left ankle Thursday. The 25-year-old suffered a sprained left ankle in the ninth inning of Washington’s 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Rangers' Jacob deGrom joins exclusive club with latest milestone

Jacob deGrom entered the game Thursday night against the Washington Nationals just shy of reaching a major career milestone. deGrom's second strikeout of the game was the 2,000th strikeout of his career.

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Seaver King News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 20

Seaver King Is Putting Tons of Pressure on Nationals to Call Him Up

One of the biggest storylines coming down the final stretches of the 2026 season for the Washington Nationals is whether or not they are going to call up Seaver King.

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Cade Cavalli News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Nationals Make Cade Cavalli Announcement After 11th Win

Cade Cavalli has turned the past two weeks into one of the most dominant stretches of his young career, putting the Washington Nationals right-hander in rare franchise territory.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 19

Cade Cavalli strikes out 11 as Nationals shut out Rangers

Andres Chaparro had three hits including a three-run homer, Cade Cavalli fanned 11 in six innings and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Nationals Select Erik Tolman

The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Erik Tolman. Right-hander Yovanny Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding active roster move.

Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / August 19

Nationals turn to Cade Cavalli in bid to even series vs. Rangers

Right-hander Cade Cavalli looks to continue his torrid stretch on Wednesday when the Washington Nationals face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Cavalli (10-5, 3.36 ERA) will try to help Washington end a four-game losing streak and even its three-game series against Texas.

Josiah Gray News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Josiah Gray Takes First Step Forward in Return to Nationals

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray is moving into the next phase of his comeback after being cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Fredericksburg.

CJ Abrams News / Just Baseball / August 18

Can CJ Abrams Rewrite His Second-Half Narrative?

The date is August 2, 2022: the MLB trade deadline. The Washington Nationals have just made a franchise-altering blockbuster, moving Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres for a slew of highly touted prospects and young pieces, including shortstop CJ Abrams. Abrams’ arrival in Washington signified a changing of the guard.

Cade Cavalli News / Lindy's Sports / August 15

Cade Cavalli Channels Former Nats Ace in No-No Bid

All season, the 2026 Nationals have been one of the best offenses in the league. And all season, the team has had one of the worst starting pitching and bullpen rotations in the league.

CJ Abrams News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Nationals make bold move that could define CJ Abrams’ future

The Washington Nationals are moving All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, manager Blake Butera announced Friday. Abrams has played the position exclusively during his five seasons with the club and will swap roles with Nasim Nunez in a gradual transition expected to take more than a day but less than several weeks.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Nationals moving CJ Abrams to second base

Nationals manager Blake Butera announced to the media today that CJ Abrams will be gradually moving from shortstop to second base. He will still play shortstop on occasion but Nasim Nuñez will be the regular and Abrams will be a regular second baseman once he gets comfortable there.

Washington Nationals News / EssentiallySports / August 14

6-Year-Old Nationals Coach Steals the Show After Accidentally Revealing Team’s Plan for PCA

The Washington Nationals manager, Blake Butera, became the youngest manager in MLB since 1972 when the franchise hired him in 2025. He was 33 years old at the time.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / August 13

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.

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Miles Mikolas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment

The Nationals announced Wednesday that they have designated veteran righty Miles Mikolas for assignment. That opens a spot on the MLB roster for prospect Jackson Kent.

James Wood News / Yardbarker / August 4