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The Washington Nationals have brought back left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington, signing him to a minor league contract after his recent release by the Detroit Tigers, according to the MiLB transaction log.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Nationals, Konnor Pilkington Agree To Minor League Deal

The Nationals brought left-hander Konnor Pilkington back on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He’ll report to Triple-A Rochester.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 11

Former Nationals Reliever Finds New Home After Electing to Become Free Agent

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Washington Nationals 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 / 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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Nationals Claim Tsung-Che Cheng, Designate Konnor Pilkington

The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Mets. Left-hander Konnor Pilkington has been designated for assignment to create space on the 40-man roster.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 31, 2025

Nationals Reliever Konnor Pilkington Posts Extremely Intriguing Month

The Washington Nationals have had a brutal 2025 campaign in many different aspects, and while they have some things to look forward to in 2026, it will still take more time to rebuild the franchise.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 29, 2025

Washington Nationals new look bullpen is finding success

Jose A Ferrer, Luis Garcia and Konnor Pilkington have proven to be reliable arms for Nats interim manager Miguel Cairo With a third straight win last night, the Washington Nationals have finally found their footing again.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / July 23, 2025

Pilk Mania: Why did the Washington Nationals keep Konnor Pilkington in Triple-A so long?

Konnor Pilkington gave Nats fans one heck of a first impression and left them wondering about why he was not here sooner The Nationals had an uncharacteristically easy 6-1 win last night.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22, 2025

Konnor Pilkington wins in return to majors as Nats top Reds

Josh Bell homered for the second straight game, Konnor Pilkington earned his first major league win since 2022 and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Tuesday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22, 2025

Nationals select Konnor Pilkington

The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Konnor Pilkington. Right-hander Mason Thompson has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester as the corresponding active roster move.