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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Washington Nationals call up fire-baller Luis Perales to make MLB debut

The Luis Perales for Jake Bennett trade has been a major talking point among the fanbase this season. We have seen Bennett have success in Boston, while Perales has been up and down in AAA....

Matt Waldron to debut for Nationals against visiting Rockies

Newly acquired right-hander Matt Waldron will make his Nationals debut when Washington hosts the Colorado Rockies in the third contest of a four-game

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Nationals To Recall Luis Perales For MLB Debut

The Nationals are recalling right-hander Luis Perales from Triple-A Rochester, as first reported on X by @saborio30play. Washington optioned righty Jake Bird after tonight’s loss to Colorado....

Back from IL, Hunter Goodman goes deep as Rockies top Nats, end skid

Hunter Goodman homered in his return from the injured list as the Colorado Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the host Was

Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Game Thread

The Nats quiet bats exploded last night and they put up 13 runs to win the first game of a 4 game set against the Rockies. Now the Nats need to string together some victories. Winning when Cade...

Nationals Designate Trevor Williams For Assignment

The Nationals announced today that right-hander Matt Waldron, who they recently claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays, has been added to the active roster. Fellow righty Trevor Williams has been...

The Washington Nationals DFA veteran swingman Trevor Williams

After the Nats DFA’d Miles Mikolas and Zack Littell earlier this month, they cut bait with another veteran arm. This time it is Trevor Williams who is being shown the door. Williams was one of the...

Despite growing pains Abimelec Ortiz has a bright future for the Washington Nationals

Abimelec Ortiz started his big league career on top of the world. In his first 11 games, he went 10 for 29 with 4 homers and a 1.160 OPS. It looked like the Nats not only replaced Luis Garcia Jr.,...

This forgotten National might be on the cusp of returning to the big leagues

With the Washington Nationals in need of some more offensive firepower, could this forgotten National be on the cusp of returning to the big leagues?

Nationals ace Cade Cavalli is learning to succeed without his best stuff

After the game, Cade Cavalli admitted to me that he was not executing to the level he wanted to. He was upset about the “get me over” breaking ball that Ezequiel Tovar crushed and the first-pitch...

Nationals offense finally wakes up in blowout victory over Rockies to start homestand

The offense of the Washington Nationals finally woke up in a major way with a 13-3 blowout victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday evening back home.

Rockies RHP Mason Adams set for major league debut against Nationals

Colorado right-hander Mason Adams is expected to make his major league debut when the visiting Rockies face the Washington Nationals in the second gam

Monday, August 24, 2026
Nats' bats awaken in fifth en route to rout of Rockies

Daylen Lile had a three-run homer among his three hits and five RBIs, Cade Cavalli turned in six solid innings and the host Washington Nationals snapp

Former Nationals' offseason signing DFA'd again after quick stint with Diamondbacks

Former Washington Nationals righty Zack Littell is back on the market after a quick and unsuccessful stint with the Arizona Diamondbacks out west.

Free-falling Washington Nationals comes home for 4 games against Rockies

The Nationals are getting dangerously close to the basement of the National League East, as a 3-game sweep at the hands of Miami now has them 10 games below .500 and just 1.5 games above the last...

Jacob Young has managed to hold off the competition and remain the Nationals center fielder

For most of Jacob Young’s time as the Nats starting center fielder, it was assumed that he was destined to be replaced. Young was a 7th round pick and not a very highly touted prospect. With top...

Top Nationals pitching prospect back to flashing elite velocity after previous surgery

Jarlin Susana, one of the top prospects within the Washington Nationals' system, is back to flashing elite velocity after last year's surgery he underwent.

Trey Lipscomb deserves a second chance with the Washington Nationals

The Nats once fearsome offense is now searching for answers. They only scored 20 runs across their 9 game road trip. The team is in desperate need of any spark. If they don’t want to bring up...

Reeling Rockies strive for success on road vs. struggling Nationals

Following a futile homestand, the Colorado Rockies will try to alter their direction when they open a seven-game trip starting Monday night against th

Sunday, August 23, 2026
The 2026 Washington Nationals have become a deeply depressing team to watch

In the third inning, Jacob Young made one of the most incredible catches you will ever see. He scaled the wall like spiderman to make an insane grab to rob Heriberto Hernandez of extra bases. It...

Nationals' road woes continue as club falls to 10 games below .500 after Marlins sweep

The Washington Nationals fell to a full 10 games below .500 on Sunday afternoon as their inability to win road games has now reached a breaking point.

Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Game Thread

This Nationals team is in complete free fall. There is no other way to put it. However, they need to start picking up some wins or else the beginning of the season will be completely forgotten....

Nationals claim intriguing veteran knuckleballer off waivers from Blue Jays

The Washington Nationals went out and claimed righty knuckleballer Matt Waldron off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday as the team searches for pitching help.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
2 Nationals prospects who can make a difference come September

Who will the Washington Nationals call up to their roster for September call-ups? Here are a pair of candidates that appear the most likely at this time.

Nationals Claim Matt Waldron

The Nationals announced that right-hander Matt Waldron was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays.  Connelly Early was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL in the corresponding...

Clayton Beeter's late-game struggles persist as Marlins walk-off Nationals

The Washington Nationals have an issue in which any reliever they plug into the 9th inning seemingly can't be trusted to close out games consistently, especially Clayton Beeter.

Friday, August 21, 2026
Nationals prospect continues incredible hot streak as he pushes for September call-up

Seaver King, one of the top prospects in the Washington Nationals' organization, is on a heater right now as he continues to push for a call-up before the end of this year.

Baseball America's latest farm system rankings show the Nationals' strategy is working

The Washington Nationals are trying to win through their youth, and it appears to be working, as evidenced by recent praise from Baseball America.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Nationals select 2021 14th-round pick for MLB debut after years of perseverance

The Washington Nationals brought up this former late draft pick for his MLB debut after facing significant injury adversity throughout his journey to the show.

Cade Cavalli's new pitch has turned him into the ace the Nationals desperately needed

Looking at the numbers behind Cade Cavalli's recent rise to true ace status for the Washington Nationals, which can be traced back to his inclusion of a new pitch.

MLBTR Podcast: The Athletics’ Unclear Future, The Reds Without Hunter Greene, The Yankees’ Infield, And More!

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 well! You can also use the player at this...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Looking back at the 3 best September call-ups in Nationals history

With the season drawing closer to an end, let's take a look back at some of the best September call-ups in the history of the Washington Nationals.

Nationals Select Erik Tolman

The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Erik Tolman. Right-hander Yovanny Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding active roster move....

Former Nationals' 1st-round pick finds new home in Japan after struggles in MLB

Jackson Rutledge, the Nationals' 1st round pick in 2019, is now headed to Japan after being unable to live up to expectations at the big-league level.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Member of Nationals' 2019 World Series team back in MLB for first time this year

Tanner Rainey, a member of the Washington Nationals' World Series team back in 2019, is back in the MLB for the first time in 2026 with the Detroit Tigers.

The Nationals might be preparing this top pitching prospect for a September call-up

The Washington Nationals might just be prepping righty Luis Perales to join the team in September, albeit in a new role than he has typically worked in so far.

Monday, August 17, 2026
Previously DFA'd Nationals pitcher off to quick start after finding new landing spot

Zack Littell, the righty that the Nationals DFA'd earlier this month, is off and running with his new club, the Arizona Diamondbacks, as they chase a playoff spot.

Nationals' new first base tandem continues to shine despite series sweep by Mets

The new first base duo of the Washington Nationals consisting of Abimelec Ortiz and Andres Chaparro has gotten off to a fantastic start since the Luis Garcia Jr. trade.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Nationals might have had hidden reason to move CJ Abrams off shortstop when they did

Reading into the tea leaves and understanding why the Washington Nationals decided to move All-Star CJ Abrams off shortstop right now as opposed to later.

Nationals make shocking CJ Abrams position change decision out of nowhere

The Washington Nationals decided to move CJ Abrams off shortstop in a shocking move that came out of seemingly nowhere, given the All-Star's season so far.

Nationals Moving CJ Abrams To Second Base

Nationals manager Blake Butera announced to the media today that CJ Abrams will be gradually moving from shortstop to second base. He will still play shortstop on occasion but Nasim Nuñez will be...

Friday, August 14, 2026
Cade Cavalli continues to demonstrate ace potential for Nationals after latest gem

The Washington Nationals were able to pick up a much needed win over the Cubs on Thursday afternoon to avoid a series sweep behind ace Cade Cavalli's gem.

Nationals Release Miles Mikolas

Aug. 14: The Nationals have requested unconditional release waivers on Mikolas, per a club announcement. He’ll be a free agent once he clears. Aug. 12: The Nationals announced Wednesday that they...

Abimelec Ortiz might just be emerging as the Nationals’ long-term first baseman

Abimelec Ortiz and Andres Chaparro have both gotten repetitions at first base for the Washington Nationals following the departure of Luis Garcia Jr.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Nationals drop touted pitching prospect's MLB debut in embarrassing defeat by Cubs

The Washington Nationals dropped pitching prospect Jackson Kent's MLB debut as they were blown out by the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday evening at Nationals Park.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Nationals DFA second veteran pitcher in as many weeks after recent prospect promotion

The Washington Nationals have said goodbye to righty Miles Mikolas after bringing up pitching prospect Jackson Kent to make his big-league debut on Wednesday night.

2025 Nationals 4th-round pick continues to show flashes despite ongoing control issues

Checking in on the progression of Nationals number nine prospect and 2025 fourth round draft pick, Miguel Sime Jr. as he moves throughout the minor leagues.

What’s Next For CJ Abrams?

CJ Abrams is one of the better players in the league at the moment. He is a 25-year-old everyday shortstop with 28 home runs and 22 stolen bases. His 22.9% strikeout rate and 8.4% walk rate are...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Nationals To Select Jackson Kent

August 11: Kent will start Wednesday against the Cubs, manager Blake Butera confirmed (relayed by Kyle Williams of The Baltimore Banner). Washington hasn’t announced any other moves, but multiple...

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