How García transformed into one of the Nationals' top trade chips
ATLANTA -- When the Nationals’ season began, shortstop CJ Abrams was considered their biggest trade chip. Then, left-hander Foster Griffin was added to that mix in his dominant return to the Major Leagues. As the season went on, though, first baseman Luis García Jr. emerged. His offensive surge became his
'I'm still pitching, right?' Griffin battles NL East-leading Braves amid Deadline frenzy
On a night when two top trade candidates were scratched from their starts, left-hander Foster Griffin took the mound for his final outing before the Trade Deadline. Griffin made his 22nd start of his impressive season with the Nationals on Friday as trade chatter buzzed. Around the league, Mets right-hander
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Irvin makes efficient return from IL at same park where he got injured
Two months ago, Jake Irvin was in the midst of hurling five no-hit innings at Truist Park when the best outing of his season was cut short. He was experiencing shoulder tightness and exited the game. An MRI revealed a right shoulder strain. That was on May 23.
Will Griffin get extension ... or get traded? Nats weighing options
Talk about multi-faceted: All-Star left-hander Foster Griffin is both a valuable trade chip and a contract extension candidate for the Nationals. The Wild Card-contending Nationals begin a critical four-game series in Atlanta tonight that could shape if they are buyers or sellers at Monday's Trade Deadline. According to MLB.com’s Mark
Lile accentuating the positive with new walk-up song
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Latest Nationals injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.
Pitching out of 'pen with 'brand new elbow,' Williams shines in 2026 debut
WASHINGTON -- Trevor Williams was activated from the 60-day injury list Wednesday after recovering from a right elbow sprain that kept him out for more than a year. The right-hander pitched in his first game since July 2, 2025, retiring all four batters he faced in a 5-2 loss to
Prospects who could be dealt by the Trade Deadline -- one for each team
The Trade Deadline is approaching: Monday at 6 p.m. ET. Deals will be made and prospects will change addresses.
Nationals walk their way to a team record, then use power to put away Blue Jays
WASHINGTON – The Nationals took an early lead by being patient at the plate. Then, they put the game out of reach with two powerful swings of the bat.
Varland brothers reunite for exchange of lineup cards
WASHINGTON – The Nationals and Blue Jays game was a family affair for the Varland brothers. Gus and Louis Varland participated in a memorable lineup card exchange prior to Tuesday’s game at Nationals Park. Louis pitched a scoreless inning for Toronto in the series opener on Monday. The following afternoon,
Early throws 1st bullpen with Nats, has a lot to be excited for after surprising trade
WASHINGTON – Connelly Early was getting ready to go to sleep on Saturday night when his phone rang around 10:40 p.m. It was Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. Then, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy called. After that, Early heard from Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni.
Where does Wood land in latest MVP poll?
The MVP races in both leagues have seemingly been decided for a couple of months, with Yordan Alvarez in the AL and Shohei Ohtani in the NL pulling away from their respective fields and appearing to have the awards on lock. But things aren't as certain as they used to
Abrams named NL Player of the Week after massive power surge
A pair of shortstops on teams in the thick of the postseason bubble came up big last week, aiding their clubs as the Trade Deadline approaches in one week’s time. The Nationals’ CJ Abrams and the Astros’ Jeremy Peña had major power surges, earning them the American League and National
Hometown pick Hacopian living dream with Nats
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Abrams breaks Nats' shortstop record with 26th HR -- and then hits another one
WASHINGTON – CJ Abrams continued the Nationals’ best individual week-long power surge in five years Sunday, blasting two home runs in a 10-7 victory over the Diamondbacks to take a three-game series between Wild Card contenders. Abrams hit a solo shot against Kohl Drake in the third inning that was
The Nats didn't expect to trade Curtis Mead. Here's why they did it
WASHINGTON -- Paul Toboni, the Nationals’ first-year president of baseball operations, wasn’t planning to move infielder Curtis Mead as the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline neared. Yet after getting approached in recent days and with a couple of other clubs getting aggressive, Toboni ultimately swung a deal early Sunday morning to
Nats bolster rotation for the future, acquire LHP Early for INF Mead
The first July trade chip has fallen in the Paul Toboni era with the Nationals. On late Saturday night, the Nats acquired rookie left-hander Connelly Early from the Red Sox in exchange for third baseman Curtis Mead.
Abrams' 25th HR of season puts him and teammate Wood in elite company
WASHINGTON -- When the Nationals didn’t sign veteran position players this offseason, they believed they already had leaders in their young clubhouse. Shortstop CJ Abrams, 25, and outfielder James Wood, 23, were among those highlighted. And the two have rewarded the Nationals for believing in their abilities both on and
Wild Card-hopeful Nats treating set vs. D-backs like postseason series
WASHINGTON -- It is late July, but manager Blake Butera has the mindset of late September. “We’re treating this like a playoff series,” Butera said. The Nationals’ objective is to win every series. They already have achieved that 19 times this season, losing only 12 and tying two. This weekend’s
Why this young star needs a strong second half
In 2025, Nationals outfielder James Wood had a dream start to his second MLB season, batting .278 with 24 home runs and a .915 OPS in the first half to earn his first career All-Star selection. But when the All-Star break ended, Wood’s momentum evaporated. He struggled at the plate.
Homers mashed & marked at Nationals Park
WASHINGTON -- Look around the stands at Nationals Park and the majority of the seats are blue. But there are a handful painted red that stand out to commemorate notable home runs mashed by Nats players in front of their home crowd. The program was created ahead of the 2015
Each team's strategy heading into the Trade Deadline
The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and with it, potential moves that could shake up the balance of power and playoff races as we enter the regular season stretch run.