This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Josiah Gray
Injury: Right elbow/forearm flexor strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Entered normal offseason program without limitation or issues; expected to be full-go in Spring Training; underwent Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure in July 2024. (Last updated: Nov. 12)
C Keibert Ruiz
Injury: Concussion
Expected return: 2026
Status: Following offseason program without issues; expected to be full-go in Spring Training. (Last updated: Nov. 12)
LHP DJ Herz
Injury: Left UCL sprain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Began throwing program on Nov. 3 without issues; underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2025. (Last updated: Nov. 12)
RHP Trevor Williams
Injury: Right elbow sprain
Expected return: 2026
Status: In throwing program without issues; slated to start throwing off the mound in mid-February; recovering from July 2025 internal brace procedure. (Last updated: Nov. 12)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Jan. 9
• RHP Paxton Schultz: Claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays.
• RHP Sauryn Lao: Released.
Jan. 5
• LF Joey Wiemer: Claimed off waivers from the Giants.
Dec. 31
• INF Matt Mervis: Signed to Minor League contract.