This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the Nationals' latest transactions and any injury updates. As a reminder, players can remain on the 60-day IL through the World Series, after which teams must account for those players on their 40-man roster.
LATEST INJURIES
C Drew Millas
Injury: Left index finger fracture
IL date: July 15, retroactive to July 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent surgery to repair fracture on his catching hand, will recover in the offseason. (Last updated: Sept. 27)
RHP Matt Waldron
Injury: Chest inflammation
IL date: Sept. 8 (retroactive to Sept. 5, transferred to 60-day IL on Sept. 12)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Experienced chest pain and was shut down from playing. Working through a light throwing program. (Last updated: Sept. 27)
LHP Mitchell Parker
Injury: Grade 3 UCL sprain
IL date: June 29 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 1)
Expected return: Second half 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on July 29; will continue rehab and recovery in the offseason. (Last updated: Sept. 27)
RHP Travis Sykora (Nationals' No. 2 prospect)
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will continue rehab and recovery in the offseason. (Last updated: Sept. 27)
LHP Ken Waldichuk
Injury: Left forearm tightness
IL date: April 13 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 16)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on April 20 to repair flexor tendon and UCL; will continue rehab and recovery in the offseason. (Last updated: Sept. 27)
RHP Orlando Ribalta
Injury: Right forearm inflammation
Expected return: 2027
Status: Progressed to playing catch with increased intensity; MRI results came back clean, did not show further damage. (Last updated: Sept. 15)