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Nationals Will Need to Make Some Tough Decisions Due to Their Crowded 40-Man Roster

The Washington Nationals already got to work at the beginning of the offseason. With right-handed pitcher Braxton Roxby available to be claimed off waivers, president of baseball operations Paul Toboni decided to bring in the reliever.

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Connelly Early will be an integral part of the Washington Nationals rotation in 2027

Paul Toboni made several moves at his first trade deadline, but the biggest one was with his old club. He cashed in on Curtis Mead’s breakout first half to acquire standout 24 year old lefty Connelly Early.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 30

Nationals Get One of Their Key Offensive Figures Poached by Mariners

One of the bright spots for the Washington Nationals during the 2026 season was their offense. They finished the year third in runs scored (821), sixth in homers (210), fourth in doubles (281), seventh in total hits (1,355) and seventh in wRC+ (103).

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 29

Nationals Make Their First Move of the Offseason, And It Involves the Pitching Staff

The 2026-27 offseason officially got underway at 9 a.m. EST on Oct. 29 when major league players became free agents, and that put the Washington Nationals on the clock when it comes to their plans this winter.

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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?

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The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Nationals Claim Braxton Roxby, Designate Zak Kent

The Nationals have claimed right-hander Braxton Roxby off waivers from the Giants and designated fellow righty Zak Kent for assignment, the club announced Thursday.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 29

Brad Lord and Orlando Ribalta were the Washington Nationals steadiest relievers in 2026

It has been well established at this point that the Nationals did not have a good bullpen. They set the record for blown saves and had a rotating cast of characters all season long.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 29

Examining the state of the Washington Nationals 40-man roster entering the offseason

The 2026 MLB season has officially ended. Congratulations to the Milwaukee Brewers on their first ever World Series title. However, baseball never stops, and teams will start attacking the offseason right away.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 29

Important Nationals Offseason Officially Begins After World Series Ends

After the 2026 World Series came to an end on Wednesday night, the important offseason for the Washington Nationals officially got underway on Oct. 29 at 9 a.m.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 28

Nationals Star James Wood Explains What He Wants to Improve Upon Next Season

James Wood had another sensational year for the Washington Nationals in 2026. He slashed .265/.388/.503 and became the second player in Nationals franchise history (2005-present) to hit 30 or more home runs in back-to-back seasons.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 28

Luke Williams has the potential to be a breakout prospect for the Washington Nationals in 2027

Paul Toboni had an interesting first draft for the Washington Nationals. Despite the obvious need for pitching in the organization, Toboni spent his first three picks on position players.

Abimelec Ortiz News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 28

Late-Season Struggles by Abimelec Ortiz Could Force Nationals to Add at First Base

Much of the attention surrounding the Washington Nationals heading into this offseason is what they are going to do in regards to their pitching staff.

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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.

Jake Irvin News / Federal Baseball / October 28

Will Jake Irvin be on the Washington Nationals in 2027?

Since he was called up in 2023, Jake Irvin has been an ever-present in the Nats rotation. He has been a durable arm, tallying 595.1 innings since he got called up.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

Nationals To Hire David Besky As Pitching Strategist

The Nationals are expected to hire David Besky as pitching strategist, per Kyle Williams of the Baltimore Banner. Besky most recently served as the director of baseball sciences for the Red Sox.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

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MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 27

Nationals Hire Away Another Former Red Sox Staffer in First Major Offseason Move

Things are starting to get rolling for the Washington Nationals this offseason. While free agency won't officially begin until the World Series comes to an end, that hasn't stopped president of baseball operations Paul Toboni from adding to his organization.

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.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 26

Could Nationals Reunite With Recently-Released Catcher to Improve Depth?

The most important thing the Washington Nationals should focus on this winter is building a more competitive major league roster. After solidifying things on the farm through coaching staff and developmental staff hires, the new front office, led by president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, brought in an influx of new talent.

Mike Rizzo News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 26

Former Nationals Boss Mike Rizzo Is Set to Interview for New GM Job

The Washington Nationals are off and running in their new era. Led by president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and manager Blake Butera, the once-archaic organization is now catching up to how other forward-thinking franchises around the league are operating.

Washington Nationals 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.

Blake Butera News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Nationals To Keep Coaching Staff

The Nationals’ dugout will look the same in 2027. The club plans to bring back manager Blake Butera’s entire staff, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

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 / EssentiallySports / October 11

John Cena Makes Grand Entrance at Nationals Park With Police Escort for Special Baseball Moment

John Cena brought his larger-than-life presence to Nationals Park as Banana Ball prepared for a historic night. The former WWE champion has never been a stranger to unexpected entrances, but this appearance carried a different purpose.

MLB News / Just Baseball / October 7

Washington Nationals Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.