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Nationals select the contract of left-handed pitcher Jackson Kent

August 12, 2026

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Jackson Kent and designated right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas for assignment on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Kent, 23, will make his Major League debut on Wednesday as the starting pitcher against the Chicago Cubs. Kent

Homestand Highlights vs. Cincinnati Reds (August 7-9) & Chicago Cubs (August 11-13)

August 7, 2026

The Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park for a six-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds (August 7-9) followed by the Chicago Cubs (August 11-13). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office. The six-game homestand features several giveaways, activities and special ticket events

Washington Nationals select the contract of Andrew Pinckney

August 4, 2026

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Andrew Pinckney and placed outfielder James Wood on the 10-day Injured List with a left oblique strain on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Pinckney, 25, joins the Nationals after hitting .271 with 11 doubles, a triple,

Washington Nationals acquire four players from Cleveland Guardians

August 3, 2026

The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed pitcher Will Dion, left-handed pitcher Josh Hartle, outfielder Nick Mitchell and right-handed pitcher Kendeglys Virguez from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Dion, 26, struck out 25 batters against

CJ ABRAMS NAMED NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE MONTH

August 3, 2026

Following a month in which he led the National League in home runs, OPS, and slugging percentage, CJ Abrams was named National League Player of the Month for July on Monday. The announcement was made on MLB Network. This is Abrams’ first career Player of the Month award and the

Washington Nationals acquire four players from New York Yankees

August 2, 2026

The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Ben Grable, right-handed pitcher Yovanny Cruz, right-handed pitcher Jack Cebert and right-handed pitcher Jake Bird from the New York Yankees in exchange for first baseman Luis García Jr. on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Grable, 24, has posted

CJ Abrams Named National League Player of the Week

July 27, 2026

Following a week in which he led the National League in batting average, extra-base hits, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, hits, RBI and home runs, CJ Abrams was named National League Player of the Week on Monday. The announcement was made on MLB Network. This is Abrams’ first Player of

Washington Nationals acquire left-handed pitcher Connelly Early

July 26, 2026

The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed pitcher Connelly Early from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Early, 24, went 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA in 17 games (17 starts) for the Boston Red Sox in

Homestand Highlights vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (July 24-26) & Toronto Blue Jays (July 27-29)

July 24, 2026

The Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park for their first homestand after the MLB All-Star Break to host the Arizona Diamondbacks (July 24-26) followed by the Toronto Blue Jays (July 27-29). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office. The six-game homestand features

Washington Nationals sign 18 players from the 2026 First-Year Player Draft

July 22, 2026

The Washington Nationals have announced the signing of 18 of the 20 players selected in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft, including eight non-drafted free agents. The signed players are noted with an asterisk below. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni and Assistant General Manager, Acquisitions Justin Horowitz made the

Washington Nationals recall Harry Ford

July 17, 2026

The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Harry Ford from Triple-A Rochester on Friday. Additionally, Washington reinstated right-handed pitcher Max Kranick from the 60-day Injured List and placed catcher Drew Millas on the 10-day Injured list (retroactive to July 12) with a left index finger fracture on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball

Washington Nationals announce 2027 schedule

July 16, 2026

The Washington Nationals, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, announced their 2027 schedule on Thursday. The 2027 slate is highlighted by a six-game homestand to start the season against the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, home weekend series against the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers in April,

James Wood named National League Player of the Week

July 13, 2026

Following a week in which he led the National League in batting average, extra-base hits, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, runs scored, home runs and walks, James Wood was named National League Player of the Week on Monday. The announcement was made on MLB Network. This is Wood’s second Player

Nationals complete 2026 First-Year Player Draft

July 12, 2026

The Washington Nationals selected 16 players on the second day of the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni and Assistant General Manager, Acquisitions Justin Horowitz made the announcements. The Nationals opened the day by selecting third baseman Daniel Cuvet out of the

Washington Nationals recall Abimelec Ortiz 

July 12, 2026

The Washington Nationals recalled first baseman/designated hitter Abimelec Ortiz and designated left-handed pitcher Matt Krook for assignment on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Ortiz, 24, joins the Nationals after hitting .239 with 17 doubles, 17 home runs, 60 RBI, 31 walks and 49 runs

Washington Nationals complete the first day of the 2026 First-Year Player Draft

July 11, 2026

The Washington Nationals selected four players on the first day of the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni and Assistant General Manager, Acquisitions Justin Horowitz made the announcements. Washington selected second baseman Chris Hacopian out of Texas A&M University with the No.

Foster Griffin named National League All-Star

July 11, 2026

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin has been added to the National League All-Star Team and joins shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder James Wood in representing the organization in the 2026 Major League All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Griffin, 30, ranks in the National League in wins (3rd, 10), WHIP (3rd,

Washington Nationals select second baseman Chris Hacopian

July 11, 2026

The Washington Nationals selected collegiate second baseman Chris Hacopian out of Texas A&M University with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni and Assistant General Manager, Acquisitions Justin Horowitz made the announcement. Hacopian, 21, hit .319

Washington Nationals select the contract of Tom Cosgrove

July 10, 2026

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Tom Cosgrove and transferred right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin to the 60-day Injured List on Friday. Right-handed pitcher Brad Lord was placed on the 15-Day Injured List (retroactive to July 6) with left side tightness on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations

Homestand Highlights vs. Houston Astros (July 6-8) & New York Yankees (July 10-12)

July 6, 2026

The Washington Nationals continue their nine-game homestand with a three-game series against the Houston Astros (July 6-8), followed by three games against the New York Yankees (July 10-12). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office. The remaining games against the Houston Astros

CJ Abrams and James Wood named National League All-Stars

July 4, 2026

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder James Wood will represent the organization in the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Philadelphia on July 14. Abrams was voted in by the fans and will start at shortstop for the National League, while Wood was selected through player voting. Both

Fourth of July Weekend Homestand Highlights vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (July 3-5)

July 3, 2026

The Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park for a nine-game homestand, beginning with a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (July 3-5). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office. The Fourth of July weekend features special guest appearances from the Artemis II

Eli Willits and Miguel Sime Jr. named to 2026 All-Star Futures Game

July 1, 2026

Shortstop Eli Willits and right-handed pitcher Miguel Sime Jr. have been selected to represent the Washington Nationals organization in the 2026 All-Star Futures game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Sunday, July 12. Major League Baseball made the announcement Wednesday on MLB Network. The 27th All-Star Futures Game features

Luis García Jr. named National League Player of the Week

June 29, 2026

Following a week in which he led the National League in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS and home runs, Luis García Jr. was named National League Player of the Week on Monday. The announcement was made on MLB Network. This is García Jr.’s first career Player of the

Washington Nationals activate Justin Lawrence

June 25, 2026

The Washington Nationals activated right-handed pitcher Justin Lawrence on Thursday and optioned left-handed pitcher Carson Palmquist to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcements. Lawrence, 31, joins the Nationals after he was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on June 24. He