This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Josiah Gray
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: March 23, retroactive to March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Felt soreness pitching on March 20, has been shut down from throwing activity. Nationals are being cautious because Gray is returning from Tommy John surgery. (Last updated: March 26)
RHP Paxton Schultz
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 23, retroactive to March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Schultz did not appear in a Spring Training game after Feb. 28. (Last updated: March 24)
LHP DJ Herz
Injury: Left UCL sprain
IL date: Feb. 11 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Progressing through throwing program; threw a bullpen session on March 20. (Last updated: March 23)
RHP Trevor Williams
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Continuing throwing progression; throwing on flat ground at 125 feet. (Last updated: March 23)
RHP Jarlin Susana (Nationals' No. 4 prospect, MLB No. 80)
Injury: Right lat surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Threw 15 pitches at a distance of 60 feet on Feb. 20; continuing throwing progressing, with flat ground throwing three times a week. (Last updated: March 23)
RHP Travis Sykora (Nationals' No. 2 prospect, MLB No. 54)
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction
Expected return: 2027
Status: Continuing throwing progression, including throwing on flat ground three times a week. (Last updated: March 23)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 29
• 1B Andrés Chaparro: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
March 28
• UTIL Curtis Mead: Acquired from White Sox in exchange for C Boston Smith
• LHP Jake Eder: Designated for assignment
March 24
• RHP Griff McGarry: Returned to Phillies organization (Rule 5 Draft pick)
• C Tres Barrera: Reassigned to Minor League camp
March 23
• OF Christian Franklin and RHP Orlando Ribalta: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
• LHP Cionel Pérez: Contract selected