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Nationals Sign Former Mets Reliever As Bullpen Rebuild Continues

Things continue to be busy for the Washington Nationals when it comes to roster building. After a winter where the front office was not very active on the player acquisition front, the past two months has seen the Nationals attack the waiver wire and the lower levels of the free agency market to bolster their pitching staff.

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Nationals adds longtime Mets pitcher

The Washington Nationals have not made the playoffs since winning the 2019 World Series. This led to some major changes in the front office for the Nationals this offseason.

Drew Smith News / Federal Baseball / February 16

Washington Nationals sign long time Mets reliever Drew Smith

After signing Cionel Perez a couple days ago, the Nats picked up another veteran reliever on an incentive-laden minor league deal. This time Paul Toboni and the Nats picked up Drew Smith, who was a mainstay in the Mets bullpen for a few years.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 16

Julian Fernández Could Be A Sneaky Bullpen Weapon For the Washington Nationals

If this article is your first time hearing of Julian Fernández, I can’t blame you. The 30-year-old right-handed reliever was acquired in August off waivers from the Dodgers, and in 12.2 innings pitched with the Rochester Red Wings, he posted a 7.82 ERA and 5.47 FIP.

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James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 15

Nationals Star James Wood Discusses How He's Going to Improve His Defense

Heading into the 2026 season, there is a clear budding superstar on this Washington Nationals roster. James Wood -- who turned heads during the first half of the campaign last year when he blasted 24 home runs -- has the ceiling to not only be the clear best player on the Nationals, but one of the best power hitters in all of baseball.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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.

Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 15

This Season Considered 'Make-or-Break' for Nationals Outfielder Dylan Crews

On paper, the strongest unit for the Washington Nationals is their outfield. James Wood is a budding star. So is Daylen Lile after the second half he put together.

Cionel Perez News / Federal Baseball / February 15

Can reliever Cionel Perez bounce back with the Washington Nationals?

The Nationals finally made a free agent signing to their bullpen, bringing in Cionel Perez on a minor league deal. This is different from the other minor league deals they have signed, as Perez has a good chance of making the team.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 15

Role Change Could Be Inevitable for Nationals Star Prospect

The Washington Nationals have begun their spring training activities, but that doesn't mean things have been quiet when it comes to the roster building side of things.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / February 15

Nationals Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

It should be an exciting time for Washington Nationals fans. Not only has their front office gone through a complete overhaul, but so has the rest of their organization as a whole. Since winning the World Series in 2019, it has been nothing but disappointing for the team calling the nation’s capital home.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 14

Washington Nationals top pick Eli Willits added needed strength this offseason

Last July, the Washington Nationals made Eli Willits the youngest first overall pick ever. With more famous prospects like Ethan Holiday and LSU ace Kade Anderson available, it was a bit of a risky pick.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 13

Key Nationals Starter Is Reportedly 'Fully Healthy and Ready to Go'

The Washington Nationals will have an interesting battle when it comes to their starting rotation. There are a few players locked into those roles, as

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The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 13

Nationals Prepping One of Their Star Players for Possible Position Change

Spring training should have plenty of intriguing storylines to follow for the avid Washington Nationals fan as the team gets set for the upcoming season.

Seaver King News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 12

Ranking Nationals 5 Most Intriguing Non-Roster Spring Training Invitees

The Washington Nationals arrived to spring training knowing they won't be contenders for the World Series or even an NL East title. However, there is still some excitement surrounding the team since they are entering a new era of Nationals baseball.

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Brad Lord News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 12

Nationals Boss Makes It Clear What Role They Want Brad Lord To Have

The Washington Nationals haven't stopped making moves despite spring training arriving. First, they were able to trade right-handed pitcher George Soriano in exchange for reliever Andre Granillo.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 11

Miles Mikolas lands $2.5 million deal with Nationals

The Washington Nationals have added right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas to their pitching staff amid the start of spring training. Multiple reporters relayed the news that Mikolas has joined the Nats ahead of the 2026 MLB season, as he takes another step in his journey in the big leagues.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 11

Nationals add two-time All-Star to the rotation

Nationals add two-time All-Star pitcher after trading Mackenzie Gore

Lacking depth in the starting rotation after trading Gore, the Nationals decided to spend a little on the free agent market to bring in a quality veteran, right-hander Miles Mikolas.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 11

Nationals Reportedly Are Signing 10-Year Veteran to Bolster Starting Rotation

Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training for the Washington Nationals, but that hasn't stopped the front office from adding players. With a need in the bullpen, the front office was able to trade recently DFA'd pitcher George Soriano to acquire intriguing reliever Andre Granillo.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11

Nationals To Sign Miles Mikolas

The Nationals are signing veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas, reports Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports. This comes after TalkNats reported that the two sides were talking on Tuesday morning.

Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9

Tigers To Sign Konnor Pilkington To Minor League Deal

The Tigers are adding left-hander Konnor Pilkington on a minor league agreement, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 28-year-old made 32 appearances out of the Nationals’ bullpen last season.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / February 9

What Does Success Look Like for the Nationals in 2026?

Starting in 2026, a new era of baseball is coming to the nation’s capital with a whole new regime to lead the way. Following another disappointing season under Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, the Washington Nationals made significant organizational changes from top to bottom.

Gavin Fien News / Just Baseball / February 7

Why Model-Driven Teams Are High on Gavin Fien

Few draft prospects highlight the philosophical divide between traditional scouting and model-driven evaluation quite like Gavin Fien. Selected at just 18 years and four months old, Fien entered professional baseball with a profile that immediately sparked debate: loud underlying tools paired with a swing that still needs significant refinement.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

1 last-minute trade Nationals must make before spring training

After winning the 2019 World Series, the Washington Nationals have not even come close to sniffing the Fall Classic. Former head of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and his longtime counterpart, manager Davey Martinez, lost their jobs last summer.

Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5

Konnor Pilkington Elects Free Agency

The Nationals announced Thursday that lefty Konnor Pilkington, whom they had designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester in favor of free agency.