Latest Nationals injuries & transactions

May 19th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right forearm soreness
IL date: April 26, retroactive to April 23 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Mid- to late May
Status: Rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Rochester. Allowed one hit with one strikeout over one inning on May 16. Will throw one inning on May 19. (Last updated: May 18)

LHP
Injury: Left UCL sprain
IL date: Feb. 11 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Threw a 15-pitch live batting practice at the Nationals’ training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla., on May 15. (Last updated: May 18)

RHP
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
IL date: April 13 (15-day IL)
Expected return: First half of season
Status: Rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Rochester on May 17. Threw one inning on May 17, allowing just two hits. (Last updated: May 18)

RHP
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
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
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 (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 (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
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 19
• OF , 1B : Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• OF : Optioned to Triple-A Rochester

May 18
• 3B : Optioned to Triple-A Rochester

May 15
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Rochester