
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
C Keibert Ruiz
Injury: Concussion
IL date: July 8, retroactive July 6 (7-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of season
Status: Has shown signs of improvement, is working out with the team and has progressed to hitting off a tee. Was also sidelined by a concussion when foul ball bounced off back of Petco Park dugout wall and struck him in the head on June 23. (Last updated: July 12)
RHP Trevor Williams
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: July 8 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: To undergo internal brace procedure with Dr. Jeffrey Dugas in Alabama on July 17; best-case scenario would be a return in April-May of next season. (Last updated: July 9) More >>
RHP Derek Law
Injury: Right forearm inflammation
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Had a setback on rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester after feeling soreness in his arm. MRI showed he does not have ligament damage, and he can begin progression to throwing again. (Last updated: July 9)
RHP Travis Sykora (Nationals' No. 1 prospect, MLB No. 30)
Injury: Right lower triceps soreness
Expected return: Second half of season
Status: Shut down from throwing for 2-3 weeks; will not participate in the Futures Game. (Last updated: July 8)
RHP Orlando Ribalta
Injury: Right biceps strain
IL date: April 13, retroactive to April 10 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of season
Status: Progressed to rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg. (Last updated: July 8)
OF Dylan Crews
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: May 21 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Progressed to hitting off a tee and soft toss; no timetable for his return. (Last updated: July 1)
RHP Josiah Gray
Injury: Right elbow/forearm flexor strain
IL date: Feb. 16 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half 2025
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on July 24, 2024; progressed to throwing bullpen sessions. (Last updated: June 6)
RHP Jarlin Susana (Nationals' No. 2 prospect, MLB No. 55)
Injury: Grade 1 UCL sprain
IL date: May 10 (7-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Sustained injury pitching at Double-A Harrisburg. (Last updated: May 11)
LHP DJ Herz
Injury: Left UCL sprain
IL date: March 26 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on April 16. (Last updated: April 19)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 13
• LHP Shinnosuke Ogasawara: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
• RHP Andry Lara: Recalled from Double-A Harrisburg
July 8
• RHP Luis García: Signed to 1-year MLB contract
• C Drew Millas: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• RHP Eduardo Salazar: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
• C Keibert Ruiz: Placed on 7-day IL
• RHP Trevor Williams: Transferred to 60-day IL
July 6
• LHP Shinnosuke Ogasawara: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• RHP Ryan Loutos: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
July 5
• RHP Mason Thompson: Activated from 60-day IL and added to 40-man roster
• RHP Zach Brzykcy: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
• RHP Derek Law: Transferred to 60-day IL (right forearm inflammation)
July 4
• RHP Trevor Williams: Placed on 15-day IL (right elbow sprain)
• C Keibert Ruiz: Activated from 10-day IL
• RHP Ryan Loutos: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• C Drew Millas: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester