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Washington Nationals select the contract of Jack Sinclair

September 4, 2026

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jack Sinclair from Triple-A Rochester and designated right-handed pitcher Max Kranick for assignment on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Sinclair, 27, struck out 74 batters and allowed just four home runs in 60.1 innings pitched

Washington Nationals select the contracts of Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson

September 1, 2026

With rosters expanding to 28 players on Tuesday, the Washington Nationals selected the contracts of infielder Yohandy Morales and left-handed pitcher Jared Simpson from Triple-A Rochester and transferred catcher Drew Millas to the 60-day Injured List. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcements. Morales, 24, joins the

Daylen Lile named National League Player of the Week

August 31, 2026

Following a week in which he led the National League in batting average, slugging percentage, OPS and RBI, Daylen Lile was named National League Player of the Week on Monday. The announcement was made on MLB Network. This is Lile’s first Player of the Week award this season and the

Washington Nationals announce 2026 Minor League Award Winners

August 31, 2026

In recognition of their outstanding 2026 seasons, the Washington Nationals named the following players their 2026 Minor League Players of the Year. Washington will recognize the winners as a part of a pregame ceremony on Monday, Aug. 31, and the players will take part in a Season Plan Holder autograph

Washington Nationals recall right-handed pitcher Luis Perales

August 26, 2026

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Luis Perales from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday and optioned right-handed pitcher Jake Bird to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcements. Perales, 23, joins the Nationals after throwing 6.0 scoreless innings and striking out 12 hitters in

Homestand Highlights vs. Colorado Rockies (Aug. 24-27), Miami Marlins (Aug. 28-31) & Atlanta Braves (Sept.1-2)

August 24, 2026

Returning to Nationals Park, the Washington Nationals will host a 10-game homestand against the Colorado Rockies (Aug. 24-27) followed by the Miami Marlins (Aug. 28-31) and concluding with the Atlanta Braves (Sept. 1 – 2). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office.

Washington Nationals select the contract of left-handed pitcher Erik Tolman

August 19, 2026

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Erik Tolman from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday and optioned right-handed pitcher Yovanny Cruz to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Tolman, 27, joins the Nationals after he struck out 42 across 31.0 innings

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