This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Max Kranick
Injury: Recovering from right elbow surgery
IL date: May 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: June
Status: Continuing his throwing program at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla.; signed to a one-year Major League deal with a club option for the 2027 season on May 5. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Clayton Beeter
Injury: Right forearm soreness
IL date: April 26, retroactive to April 23 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Mid- to late May
Status: Advanced to a rehab assignment in Triple-A Rochester. (Last updated: May 15)
LHP DJ Herz
Injury: Left UCL sprain
IL date: Feb. 11 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Throwing live bullpen sessions at the Nationals’ training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Cole Henry
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
IL date: April 13 (15-day IL)
Expected return: First half of season
Status: Advanced to a rehab assignment in Triple-A Rochester. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Trevor Williams
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Throwing bullpen sessions at the Nationals’ training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Josiah Gray
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: March 23, retroactive to March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Continuing throwing progression at Nationals' training complex. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Jarlin Susana (Nationals' No. 4 prospect)
Injury: Right lat surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Continuing his throwing progression at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: May 5)
RHP Travis Sykora (Nationals' No. 2 prospect)
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction
Expected return: 2027
Status: Continuing his throwing progression at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: May 5)
LHP Ken Waldichuk
Injury: Left forearm tightness
IL date: April 16, retroactive to April 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on April 20 to repair flexor tendon and UCL. (Last updated: April 24).
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
May 10
• RHP Jackson Rutledge: Claimed off waivers by Philadelphia Phillies
May 6
• RHP Zak Kent recalled from Triple-A Rochester
May 5
• RHP Max Kranick signed to a one-year Major League deal
• RHP Jackson Rutledge designated for assignment
• RHP Andre Granillo optioned to Triple-A Rochester