After a winter where it seemed like the Washington Nationals weren't going to address their bullpen that much, the front office added multiple veteran options during the spring and after camp began.
In 2026, the Nats are not likely to make a ton of progress at the MLB level, at least when it comes to wins and losses. However, we should see Paul Toboni’s new plan lead to quick results at the minor league level.
Fangraphs recently released its top 100 prospects list for the 2026 season, with 3 Nationals appearing on the list, Eli Willits at 15, Jarlin Susana at 29, and Harry Ford at 74, with Travis Sykora just missing the list and being in their next 10 off at 109.
Despite the trade rumors that surround star shortstop CJ Abrams, he is in spring training camp and is expected to be a starter on Opening Day for the Washington Nationals.
FanGraphs released their top 100 prospects for the 2026 season, and Washington Nationals 2025 first overall pick Eli Willits came in at No. 15. What got him drafted in that coveted spot was his advanced hit tool and elite defense.
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.
The Washington Nationals are just days away from getting their spring training campaign underway in Grapefruit League action against the Houston Astros down in Florida.
The outlook of the Washington Nationals bullpen was not favorable entering the offseason. They finished with the worst ERA in Major League Baseball last year and did not have many exciting arms to hang their hats on when it came to future success.
There is a different energy surrounding the Washington Nationals this spring. Despite the fact they are not expected to be competitive and could be one of the worst teams in the majors once again, the new regime in place at least has created some excitement surrounding the direction of this franchise as they look to move forward.
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Spring training might be underway for the Washington Nationals, but that hasn't stopped the front office from being active when it comes to improving this roster.
This winter, the pitching staff for the Washington Nationals has been discussed ad nauseum. Much of the conversation revolved around a potential trade of their ace MacKenzie Gore.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.