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Jacob Young Signed 4-Year Extension for $23 Million With Washington Nationals

“If they come here and they work and they grow and they contribute, there is a pathway to being part of something long-term here”— was Paul Toboni’s message as the Washington Nationals’ new President of Baseball Operations.

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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.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Could Nationals trade C.J. Abrams during offseason?

With the Washington Nationals’ 2026 season in the books, the ball club has a superstar talent that could lead the team for many years at shortstop, C.J.

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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 / Baseball Now / November 6

Nationals Reportedly Sign Outfielder To Four-Year Extension

The Washington Nationals made a bit of a splash on Friday, reportedly signing outfielder Jacob Young to a four-year contract extension worth $23 million.

Reiver Sanmartin News / Federal Baseball / November 6

Washington Nationals acquire another low slot lefty in Reiver Sanmartin

After extending Jacob Young this morning, Paul Toboni made another move. He acquired lefty reliever Reiver Sanmartin in exchange for minor league righty reliever Robert Cranz.

Kyle Nicolas News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Nationals Designate Kyle Nicolas For Assignment

The Nationals have designated righty Kyle Nicolas for assignment, the team announced Friday. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to newly acquired left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin, who just came over in a trade with the Giants.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 6

Nationals Make Another Trade With Giants to Bring in Left-Handed Reliever

Earlier on Friday, the Washington Nationals made a long-term investment to their roster. Jacob Young, who was coming off his career-best season at the plate during the 2026 campaign, inked a four-year contract extension.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

Jacob Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Nationals, Jacob Young Agree To Extension

9:26am: It’s a four-year deal that guarantees Young $23MM, Murray now adds. There’s a fifth-year option valued at $8MM. Any buyout on that option would be folded into the $23MM guarantee, but regardless of the specific breakdown, he can max out around $30-31MM over a five-year term.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 5

Nationals Stars James Wood, CJ Abrams Named Finalists for Silver Slugger Award

On Thursday, the Silver Slugger finalists were revealed, and unsurprisingly, Washington Nationals stars James Wood and CJ Abrams are up for the coveted award at their respective positions.

CJ Abrams News / Baseball Now / November 5

Nationals Will Reportedly 'Shop' CJ Abrams; Which Teams Make Sense As Suitors?

CJ Abrams could be on the move this offseason, according to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, and plenty of teams should be showing interest. Nightengale said on Foul Territory on Wednesday that he thinks the Nationals will "shop" Abrams this offseason.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 5

CJ Abrams and James Wood get deserved Silver Slugger nominations

The Washington Nationals had a great offensive season in 2026. They finished tied for 3rd in OPS, 6th in homers, 3rd in runs, 4th in doubles, 12th in average and 3rd in slugging percentage.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 5

Samil Serrano is a notable riser on Baseball America’s Washington Nationals prospect update

This morning, the great folks at Baseball America released an updated top 10 list of Washington Nationals prospects. I really respect the work that BA does, so this list holds a lot of weight to me.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Nationals’ CJ Abrams

The Los Angeles Dodgers should pursue CJ Abrams with a package that addresses the Washington Nationals’ pitching needs while strengthening their own infield.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 4

Three Lefty Relievers That Need To Be at Top of Nationals' Free Agency Board

The Washington Nationals have to reshape their bullpen ahead of the 2027 campaign. After they finished 2025 with the worst bullpen ERA across Major League Baseball, they followed up by setting the MLB record for the most blown saves during a single season in 2026.

Zak Kent News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Nationals Release Zak Kent

The Nationals are releasing right-hander Zak Kent, per a team announcement. Kent was designated for assignment last week. The 28-year-old Kent was bumped off the roster after Washington claimed right-hander Braxton Roxby off waivers from San Francisco.

Jarlin Susana News / Federal Baseball / November 4

An inside look at Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana’s Arizona Fall League campaign

There is not a whole lot of baseball going on right now, but there still is one league that is playing. The Arizona Fall League is a great opportunity for prospects to either prove themselves or make up for lost time.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 4

Nationals Will Reportedly 'Attempt to Extend' James Wood, CJ Abrams

All eyes are going to be on what Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni has planned this winter for what is shaping up to be a crucial offseason.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 3

One Prominent Team Will 'Continue to Call' Nationals About a CJ Abrams Trade

The offseason is officially off and running, and the Washington Nationals had to jump right into things when the deadline for players being activated off the 60-day injured list arrived.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 3

Chris Hacopian could be a fast mover in the Washington Nationals system

In the MLB draft, you usually have to wait multiple years to see players reach the big leagues. Even successful first rounders often take many years to reach the MLB and establish themselves.

Washington Nationals News / New Baseball Media / October 27

What the Nationals Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

This winter has the chance to be a long, chaotic one for Major League Baseball teams with significant uncertainty. But since we’re at that point, let’s have some fun and talk about teams’ weaknesses heading into the winter.

James Wood News / Athlon Sports / October 22

James Wood News Announced After 3rd Nationals Season

The Washington Nationals celebrated James Wood after the outfielder earned his second consecutive All-Star selection during his third major league season.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / October 11

Three questions facing the Washington Nationals this offseason

Let's look at three questions facing the Nationals this offseason.

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

Rays confirm top starter not returning for postseason

Why White Sox should target Padres' Michael King if he opts out

The '2026 RBI leaders by MLB team' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 30

3 Trends That Will Help the Nationals Contend in 2027

The Washington Nationals sat at 54-52 on July 26 and were just outside the Wild Card picture. That also happens to be the day they made their first of many trades.

Cade Cavalli News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nationals to sign ace Cade Cavalli to four-year contract extension

The Washington Nationals have locked in starting pitcher Cade Cavalli to a four-year, $47 million contract extension through the 2030 season, with a club option for 2031.

Sonny Gray reportedly could pull a shocker this offseason

Dodgers make big Edwin Diaz decision

Aaron Nola has reinvented himself as a trusted postseason weapon

Roman Anthony sparks offense as Red Sox stop Rays' streak

Jose Ramirez reaches 1,000 career RBI as Guardians top Athletics