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Nationals' Waiver Claim of Mickey Gasper, DFA of Andry Lara Is Latest Roster Shake-Up

In recent days, the Washington Nationals have started adding more depth to their organization. The minor league deals handed out days apart from each other to right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott and left-hander Zach Penrod improve the options new manager Blake Butera will have at his disposal in 2026 if both stay on the 40-man roster.

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Three Washington Nationals feature on the Baseball America top 100 prospect list

The great folks over at Baseball America released their top 100 list today. There are three Nationals on the list, with two more that are probably close calls.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Nationals Claim Mickey Gasper, Designate Andry Lara For Assignment

The Nationals announced that they have claimed utility player Mickey Gasper off waivers from the Twins. Minnesota designated him for assignment last week when they claimed Vidal Bruján, another utility player.

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Alex Clemmey News / Federal Baseball / January 20

Washington Nationals fans should not forget about LHP Alex Clemmey

One of the more underdiscussed prospects in the Nationals system is Alex Clemmey. In a way, this makes sense. He is not one of the Nats top 3 prospects and his year pretty much went according to plan in 2025.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 20

Nationals Sign Former Red Sox Farmhand, Reunite Him With Paul Toboni

At this stage of the offseason, it's become clear what the Washington Nationals aimed to accomplish this winter under their new leadership regime. With

Brady House News / Federal Baseball / January 20

What Improvements Does Washington Nationals Brady House Need To Make In 2026

Brady House made his long-awaited debut at the big league level in 2025 for the Nationals, and it came with a mix of good and bad. On the bright side, House was a fantastic defender at third base, finishing in the 78th percentile in OAA and 79th percentile in arm strength.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 20

Nationals Sign 8-Year MLB Veteran After Mariners Release

Getting to Major League Baseball is hard, and staying there often proves much harder. Right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott has already had a longer big-league career than most.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 19

Paul Toboni Says Nationals Are 'Continuing to Have Trade Conversations'

The offseason continues to be quiet for the Washington Nationals. There's been no MacKenzie Gore trade. Despite early rumors, it seems like CJ Abrams is going to stay put.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 19

Paul Toboni says the Washington Nationals are not done yet

After making a couple trades in early December, the Nationals have been pretty quiet. There have been some smaller signings and a couple waiver claims, but no big moves.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Cade Cavalli News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 18

Nationals Avoid Horrible Optics by Agreeing to Arbitration Deal With Cade Cavalli

Earlier in the offseason, the Washington Nationals surprised a lot of people when they decided to tender contracts to all seven of their arbitration-eligible players.

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Cade Cavalli News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18

Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Cade Cavalli

The Nationals announced this morning that they have avoided arbitration with right-hander Cade Cavalli. The sides agreed to a one-year deal today that includes a club option for the 2027 season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 17

Nationals Reunite With Eight-Year Veteran That Bolsters Their Pitching Depth

The offseason continues for the Washington Nationals as they try to piece together a roster ahead of spring training. And on Saturday, they added some pitching depth to their midst.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 17

Nationals sign former sixth-round pick to minor-league contract

The Washington Nationals continue reshaping their pitching staff as the organization searches for stability and upside ahead of the 2026 season. With minor league signing activity picking up, the latest move reflects an ongoing emphasis on competition, depth, and low-risk roster flexibility.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 17

Former Washington Nationals players are making a mark as coaches

A number of former Washington Nationals players have taken coaching roles this offseason. There are two former Nats who have become MLB managers this offseason, and a few more that are in other coaching roles.

DJ Herz News / Federal Baseball / January 16

When Should Nationals Fans Expect DJ Herz To Return To The Mound?

Entering 2025, DJ Herz was expected to play a big part in the Washington Nationals’ rotation. Across 88 2/3 innings in 2024, he posted a 4.16 ERA, 3.71 FIP, and struck out over 10 batters per 9 innings, all with great underlying numbers.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 16

Nationals Stay Stagnant While NL East Rivals Make Major Offseason Moves

It has not been a busy offseason for the Washington Nationals this winter, but that doesn't mean they haven't been affected by what has taken place across the MLB.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / January 16

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals are both problems for the MLB

Kyler Tucker, the top free agent on the market, just signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He signed a 4-year deal that pays him $60 million a year. Just like last offseason, the defending champs are pretty much buying an All-Star team.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 15

3 Injured Relievers Nationals Could Buy Low on at This Stage of MLB Offseason

By now, it's clear the Washington Nationals aren't going to make a major roster splash this offseason when it comes to making an addition. Perhaps something gets completed on the MacKenzie Gore trade front that drastically changes the outlook of the team prior to spring training.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 15

Nationals Land Their Top International Free Agency Targets in Latest Pipeline Upgrade

No one quite knew what to expect out of the Washington Nationals this offseason. After firing longtime executive Mike Rizzo in the midst of the 2025 campaign, there was a clear directive to go in a different direction when it came to the baseball operations side of things.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Nationals Depart MASN, Turn Broadcasts To MLB

The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’re stepping away from their local broadcasting deal with the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. Major League Baseball will handle in-market distribution via streaming on the league’s MLB.tv platform and through yet to be announced cable/satellite partnerships.

MacKenzie Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Nationals still talking MacKenzie Gore trade, but there’s a catch

This offseason has brought a heap of change for the Washington Nationals. First, ownership hired Boston Red Sox assistant GM Paul Toboni as the team’s new president of baseball operations.

Harry Ford News / Just Baseball / January 12

Nationals Prospect Harry Ford To Play for Great Britain in WBC

Harry Ford, Just Baseball’s No. 64 overall prospect, has announced his intentions to play in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. He is the first player confirmed to be suiting up for Team Great Britain.