What to know about Nationals Spring Training
WASHINGTON -- Whether you are traveling to Spring Training or catching games from afar, here are important details to know before Nationals camp opens next week in West Palm Beach, Fla.
When is the first workout for pitchers and catchers?
Feb. 15.
What is the date of the first full-squad workout?
Feb. 21.
Where is the team’s facility?
The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is located at 5444 Haverhill Road in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Can fans attend workouts?
Spring Training workouts are open for fans to attend.
Who are some new faces fans should know?
Newcomers to the 2023 Nationals include free-agent signings 3B Jeimer Candelario, LF Corey Dickerson, OF Stone Garrett, 1B/OF Dominic Smith and RHP Trevor Williams, waiver claim INF Jeter Downs and Rule 5 Draft pick RHP Thad Ward.
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Who are some of the top prospects invited to Major League camp?
While the Nationals have not announced invites, the following prospects were added to the 40-man roster this offseason: infielders Jake Alu and Jeter Downs, outfielder Jeremy De La Rosa, right-handers Jake Irvin and Jackson Rutledge and left-handers Matt Cronin and Jose Ferrer.
Which players will be participating in the World Baseball Classic?
Joey Meneses (Mexico) and Erasmo Ramírez (Nicaragua) are expected to play in the WBC.
When is the team’s first Grapefruit League game?
Feb. 25 at the Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. ET, Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
What are a few other notable spring games?
The Nationals will play their first home game on Feb. 26 against the Astros in a split-squad matchup. They also will host Team Israel on March 9 in a WBC exhibition game. Their last home game will be played on March 25 vs. Houston.
When is the club’s last game in Florida?
March 26 at the Marlins in a split-squad finale.
Will there be any additional exhibitions before the regular season?
The Nats will host the Yankees at 12:05 p.m. ET on March 28 at Nationals Park.
What are the details for Opening Day?
The Nationals will open the 2023 regular season at 1:05 p.m. ET on March 30 against the Braves at Nationals Park. The first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive an Opening Day City Connect T-shirt.