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Washington Nationals add two players to 40-man roster

November 19, 2024

The Washington Nationals selected the contracts of outfielder Robert Hassell III and right-handed pitcher Andry Lara on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Hassell III, 23, joins Washington’s 40-man roster following his second full season with the organization. The No. 8 overall

Luis García Jr. named Silver Slugger Award finalist

November 4, 2024

After putting together the best offensive season of his career, Nationals second baseman Luis García Jr. was named a finalist for the Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award on Monday. García Jr., 24, was one of just six players in Major League Baseball in 2024 to hit over .280 with at

Washington Nationals announce 2024 Minor League awards

September 24, 2024

Standouts from across the Washington Nationals Minor League system will be recognized as part of a special pregame ceremony on Tuesday, as the club recognizes its 2024 Minor League Award winners. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Vice President and Assistant General Manager, Player Development

Washington Nationals Recall Trey Lipscomb

September 21, 2024

The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and optioned shortstop CJ Abrams to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Lipscomb, 24, hit .283 with 14 doubles, four homers, 35 RBI, 22 walks, eight stolen bases and

Washington Nationals reinstate Trevor Williams

September 20, 2024

The Washington Nationals returned from rehab assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams from the 60-day Injured List and optioned right-handed pitcher Zach Brzykcy to Triple-A Rochester on Friday. Additionally, the Nationals transferred right-handed pitcher Joan Adon to the 60-day Injured List. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager

Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. New York Yankees (Aug. 26-28) & Chicago Cubs (Aug. 30 - Sept. 1)

August 26, 2024

The Nationals return to Washington, D.C., after a quick three-game road trip to Atlanta for the team’s 11th homestand of the season, including a three-game set versus the New York Yankees and three more against the Chicago Cubs. The upcoming homestand features fun promotions and events for fans of all

Washington Nationals select the contract of Dylan Crews

No. 2 pick in 2023 First-Year Player Draft and one of the top prospects in all of baseball set to make Major League debut Monday night
August 26, 2024

Outfielder Dylan Crews, one of the top prospects in all of baseball, is set to make his Major League debut tonight against the New York Yankees, as the organization today announced the selection of his contract. In a corresponding move, Washington optioned catcher Riley Adams to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Washington Nationals recall José Tena and reinstate Jordan Weems

August 10, 2024

The Washington Nationals recalled infielder José Tena from Triple-A Rochester and reinstated right-handed pitcher Jordan Weems from the 15-day Injured List on Saturday. In corresponding moves, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Joan Adon and infielder Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo

Washington Nationals acquire three prospects in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas

July 29, 2024

The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed pitcher Alex Clemmey, infielder José Tena and infielder Rafael Ramirez Jr. from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Clemmey, is Cleveland’s No. 7 prospect according to Baseball

Washington Nationals acquire right-handed pitcher Tyler Stuart

July 28, 2024

The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Stuart from the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Stuart, 24, is 3-7 with a 3.96 ERA in 17 starts for Double-A Binghamton this

Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. Cincinnati Reds (July 19-21) & San Diego Padres (July 23-25)

July 19, 2024

Returning from the All-Star break, the second half of regular-season baseball kicks off with the Washington Nationals hosting two three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park. The eighth homestand of the season features fun promotions and events for fans of all ages, including

Washington Nationals announce 2025 regular season schedule

July 18, 2024

The Washington Nationals, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, announced their 2025 schedule on Thursday. Washington will open the 2025 season at home against the division rival Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, March 27 – the earliest start to the season in Nationals history (2005-pres.). The three-game series against Philadelphia marks

Washington Nationals select 10 on the final day of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft

July 16, 2024

The Washington Nationals selected 10 players on the third and final day of Major League Baseball’s 2024 First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Vice President, Amateur Scouting Danny Haas, Senior Director, Amateur Scouting Brad Ciolek, and Assistant Director and National Crosschecker, Amateur

Washington Nationals select eight players on second day of 2024 First-Year Player Draft

July 15, 2024

The Washington Nationals selected eight players on the second day of Major League Baseball’s 2024 First-Year Player Draft on Monday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Vice President, Amateur Scouting Danny Haas, Senior Director, Amateur Scouting Brad Ciolek, and Assistant Director and National Crosschecker, Amateur Scouting Reed

Kyle Finnegan named National League All-Star

July 15, 2024

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Kyle Finnegan has been added to the National League All-Star Team and joins shortstop CJ Abrams in representing the organization in the 2024 Major League All-Star Game in Dallas. Finnegan, 32, ranks second in the National League and third in Major League Baseball with 25 saves.

Washington Nationals select catcher Caleb Lomativa and  shortstop Luke Dickerson

July 14, 2024

The Washington Nationals selected collegiate catcher Caleb Lomavita out of the University of California, Berkeley, with the No. 39 overall pick and prep shortstop Luke Dickerson from Morris Knolls (N.J.) High School with the No. 44 overall pick in the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. President of Baseball

Washington Nationals select shortstop Seaver King

July 14, 2024

The Washington Nationals selected collegiate shortstop Seaver King out of Wake Forest University with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Vice President, Amateur Scouting Danny Haas, Senior Director, Amateur Scouting Brad Ciolek, and

Nationals recall Amos Willingham

July 14, 2024

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Amos Willingham from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Willingham, 25, joins the Nationals after not allowing an earned run across his last five appearances (6.0 IP) with Rochester and having surrendered just

Washington Nationals acquire third baseman Cayden Wallace and competitive balance draft pick

July 13, 2024

The Washington Nationals acquired third baseman Cayden Wallace and competitive balance draft pick (No. 39 overall) from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Hunter Harvey on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Wallace, 22, is Kansas City’s No. 2

Washington Nationals Recall Eduardo Salazar

July 13, 2024

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Eduardo Salazar from Triple-A Rochester and optioned right-handed pitcher Jackson Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Salazar, 26, joins the Nationals after posting a 0.84 ERA (1 ER/10.2 IP) with 15

CJ Abrams named National League All-Star

July 7, 2024

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams will represent the organization in the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Dallas. His first All-Star selection, Abrams was chosen by Major League Baseball. The 2024 All-Star teams were unveiled earlier this evening during the “2024 MLB All-Star Selection Show” on ESPN. Abrams, 23,

Washington Nationals celebrate July Fourth at home and abroad

July 3, 2024

The Washington Nationals invite fans to the ballpark to celebrate July Fourth and enjoy the Red, White and Blue festivities, beginning on Wednesday, July 3, with the Budweiser Clydesdales and postgame fireworks. Then, on Thursday, July 4, the Nationals will present a special two-way simulcast with service members stationed at

Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. New York Mets (July 1-4) & St. Louis Cardinals (July 5-8)

July 1, 2024

Following a three-series road trip, the Washington Nationals are back at Nationals Park to host a four-game series against Grimace and the New York Mets before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals for a four-game set. The seventh homestand of the season features fun promotions and events for fans of

Washington Nationals select the contract of James Wood 

Washington’s top prospect and the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball is set to make his Major League debut on Monday night
July 1, 2024

Washington Nationals top prospect, outfielder James Wood, is set to make his Major League debut tonight against the New York Mets, as the organization today announced the selection of his contract. In a corresponding move, Washington designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager

Washington Nationals recall Trey Lipscomb

June 12, 2024

The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day Injured List with a left hamstring strain on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Lipscomb, 23, joins the Nationals for the third time