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The latest Washington Nationals rumors — trades, free agency, extensions, and front-office buzz — filtered from beat writers and league-wide coverage, refreshed all day. Updated October 16, 2026.

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Harry Ford did not live up to expectations in his first year with the Washington Nationals

The first major trade Paul Toboni made as Nationals POBO was to acquire Harry Ford in exchange for Jose A. Ferrer. Ford was expected to emerge as the Nats ca…

Poll: Should The Nationals Trade Keibert Ruiz?

The Nationals won the World Series in 2019 but their fortunes faded after that and they pivoted into rebuild mode. At the 2021 deadline, they sent Max Scherz…

Tyler Mahle might be a perfect free agent fit for the Nats

It would be hard to find a Washington Nationals fan who would be against the idea of adding pitching this offseason, especially with the emergence of multipl…

Pair of former Nationals righties elect free agency after struggles during 2026 season

After struggling during their tenures with the Washington Nationals, righties Justin Lawrence and Max Kranick both elected to become minor league free agents.

Who Are Some Potential Washington Nationals Trade Chips This Offseason?

The Nationals deployed a strategy of both buying and selling at the trade deadline this season, shipping off major league talents such as Curtis Mead, Luis G…

Three Players Elect Minor League Free Agency

A trio of former big leaguers reached the open market earlier this week. They head to free agency in search of another opportunity in the majors next season.…

Michael King would be a statement free agent signing for the Washington Nationals

Every offseason, Nats fans look at the top free agents and wonder if this is finally the year we start spending again. Over the past few offseasons, that ans…

The Washington Nationals finally found their next ace with Cade Cavalli

Ever since Max Scherzer left the team at the trade deadline in 2021, Nationals fans have been waiting for an ace to emerge. For years, we were holding out ho…

5 free agent relievers the Nationals should target this offseason

From the top talent to more underrated candidates, the free agent relief market has options for the Nationals to bolster the bullpen this offseason.

Kevin Gausman could be the rotation anchor the Nats are looking for

The top of Washington’s starting rotation was solidified with the recent 4-year, $47 million extension handed to ace Cade Cavalli. Outside of that, however, …

The Luis Perales for Jake Bennett Trade has not aged well for the Washington Nationals so far

Despite only being in the job for a year, Paul Toboni has already made plenty of moves. He is an active GM who leaves no stone unturned when it comes to tryi…

Veteran Nationals catcher declares free agency after not appearing in majors in 2026

Riley Adams, the Nationals' backup catcher for several seasons, officially declared free agency on Tuesday after not appearing in the majors in 2026.

12 Players Elect Free Agency

Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents.  Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-p…

Cardinals Claim Chase Hampton

The Cardinals announced Monday that they’ve claimed right-hander Chase Hampton off waivers from the Nationals. Their 40-man roster now has 39 players. Washin…

Connelly Early slated for Nationals debut today after successful rehab assignment

The Washington Nationals will finally get a look at Connelly Early, their prized trade deadline acquisition, for one final start before the end of the 2026 s…

Nats' Cavalli gets $4M bonus as part of deal

Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli will get a $4 million signing bonus as part of his new deal which will be shielded from losses from a possible lockout.

MLBTR Podcast: Free Agent Power Rankings, Cade Cavalli’s Extension, And Likely Playoff Matchups

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as wel…

Nationals To Release Cole Henry

The Nationals announced Monday that they’ve requested unconditional release waivers on right-hander Cole Henry. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to left-ha…

2 possible offseason extension candidates for the Washington Nationals

After extending righty Cade Cavalli, who are 2 other logical contract extension candidates the Washington Nationals could look to sign for the long haul?

Predicting the next contract extension the Nationals will give out

Who is most likely to be the next Washington Nationals' player to sign a contract extension with the franchise after Cade Cavalli's deal got finalized?

Deadline season? The Washington Nationals trade deadline page has the countdown, buyer/seller outlook, and deadline-specific coverage.

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