Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nationals Officially Return Rule 5 Draft Pick Griff McGarry Back to Phillies

Well, it was a short-lived time with the Washington Nationals for Griff McGarry. As their first-round pick of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft in December, it seemed like the Nationals got a steal when they poached the right-hander away from the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Nationals Hopeful Their Horrendous Spring Offense Won't Continue in Regular Season

Spring training has come to an end for the Washington Nationals. Because a new era was ushered in this offseason, there was some excitement surrounding the franchise.

Josiah Gray News / Federal Baseball / March 24

Washington Nationals RHP Josiah Gray suffers a devastating injury set back

In a really sad piece of news, the Nationals announced that Josiah Gray has been placed on the 60-Day IL with a Flexor Strain. This is a crushing setback for Gray, who has missed pretty much all of the last two seasons due to Tommy John.

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Josiah Gray News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Josiah Gray Diagnosed With Flexor Strain

Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray has been diagnosed with a flexor strain, the team announced. He has been placed on the 60-day injured list and will miss at least the first two months of the season.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

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Cionel Perez News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 23

Nationals Reportedly Make Important Roster Decision Regarding Cionel Perez

The Washington Nationals are getting closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster. On Monday, it was announced that oufielder Christian Franklin and right-hander pitcher Orlando Ribalta had both been optioned to Triple-A Rochester.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 23

Can the Washington Nationals offense get going as the regular season begins?

If you have been watching the Nationals at all this spring, you would know that the offense has struggled. When you look at the box scores, most of the players OPS numbers begin with a 4, 5 or 6.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 23

Nationals Option Another Top 30 Prospect to Minors in Latest Roster Move

The Washington Nationals have been meticulously trimming the size of their MLB camp down as they get closer to finalizing the Opening Day roster. That has included the surprise options of players many expected to be with the big league team when they face the Chicago Cubs on March 26.

Cionel Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Nationals To Select Cionel Pérez

Left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez has been informed that he’s made the Nationals’ Opening Day roster, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Pérez is in camp as a non-roster invitee, so the Nats will need to open a 40-man roster spot in order to formally add him to the club.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 23

Ranking The Best Opening Days In Washington Nationals History

After months of waiting, Opening Week is finally upon us, and the Nationals’ 2026 regular season campaign will finally kick off Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs.

Griff McGarry News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Nationals Designate Griff McGarry For Assignment

The Nationals announced today that they’ve designated right-hander Griff McGarry for assignment. The move clears a spot for Jorbit Vivas on the 40-man roster, whose previously reported acquisition from the Yankees is now official.

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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.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 22

Nationals Trade Top 30 Prospect to Yankees in Interesting Deal

With Opening Day for the Washington Nationals just four days away at the time of writing, the prevailing thought is that they would be focusing on finalizing their roster for the season opener.