BRAD LORD NEWS

Returning to bullpen Manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that Lord will move back to the bullpen, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact With Michael Soroka (biceps) due to return from the injured list Wednesday, Lord will be squeezed out of the Nationals' rotation and back into the bullpen, possibly as a multi-inning reliever. The 25-year-old righty has started five games this season, during which he's posted a 4.43 ERA and 1.57 WHIP alongside a 17:8 K:BB across 20.1 innings.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Santana's 3-run homer helps Guardians beat Nationals 9-1 and split a doubleheader

Carlos Santana broke a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the sixth inning and started a late onslaught by the Cleveland Guardians, who beat the Washington Nationals 9-1 to sp...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Guardians-Nationals series opener postponed because of rain, twinbill set for Tuesday

The opener of a three-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Washington Nationals has been postponed because of rain

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Reporter Mailbag: Interview with rookie Brad Lord Meeting Brad Lord | Reactions after first victory, self-assessment

MAY 3 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Brad Lord, Luis Garcia Jr. guide Nationals past Phillies Deadspin | Brad Lord, Luis Garcia Jr. guide Nationals past Phillies

MAY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Nationals take advantage of Phillies errors to win game, avoid sweep Luis Garcia Jr. singled, doubled and drove in a run and Brad Lord pitched effectively into the sixth inning for his first major league win.

MAY 2 • PENNLIVE.COM

Lord earns 1st MLB win as Nationals beat Phillies 4-2 to prevent sweep

Luis Garcia Jr. singled, doubled and drove in a run, Brad Lord pitched effectively into the sixth inning for his first major league win and the Washington Nationals avoided a three...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Earns first win of 2025 Lord (1-3) earned the win against the Phillies on Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings.

Impact Lord kept the Phillies off the board over the first four innings, facing the minimum number of batters in three of those frames. He yielded his first run in the fifth inning on an Alec Bohm RBI single, and Lord was tagged for a second run after being lifted in the sixth. Lord generated only 10 first-pitch strikes and four whiffs in 69 pitches (47 strikes), but he did enough to limit the Phillies to two runs to earn his first win of the season. He has a 4.43 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 17:10 K:BB across 22.1 innings this season and is slated to make his next start against the Guardians at home next week.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals aim to break 3-game road skid, play the Phillies

The Washington Nationals hit the road against the Philadelphia Phillies looking to stop a three-game road slide

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Schwarber's 3-run homer paces Phillies to 4th straight win, 7-2 over Nationals

Kyle Schwarber homered in the first inning for the second consecutive game, Max Kepler and J

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Surrenders two-run homer in loss Lord (0-3) took the loss in Saturday's game against the Mets, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out three over four innings. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Lord gave up a two-run homer to Francisco Alvarez in the second inning, and the 25-year-old right-hander was unable to avoid the loss as the Nationals offense failed to generate any runs. It's the second game in a row that Lord has allowed two runs in four innings of work while taking the loss, and he has a 4.67 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB across 17.1 innings this season. Lord is slated to face the Phillies on the road next week.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mets face the Nationals looking to break road slide

The New York Mets visit the Washington Nationals looking to break a three-game road slide

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

James Wood's single scores CJ Abrams from first in 9th inning as Nationals beat Mets 5-4

James Wood’s RBI single with two out in the ninth inning scored CJ Abrams from first base and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Mets 5-4 on Friday night, ending New York...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Fans five in loss Lord (0-2) yielded two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against Colorado. He struck out five and took the loss.

Impact Lord turned in three scoreless frames before Mickey Moniak knocked a two-run triple in the fourth inning. It was Lord's second straight start of at least four innings but he's yet to complete at least five in an outing. He threw 46 of 65 pitches for strikes Sunday and forced 13 whiffs, including eight with his fastball. Lord owns a 4.73 ERA with a 10:9 K:BB through 13.1 frames this season. He's currently projected for a home start against the Mets next weekend.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin strikes out 9, Nationals beat Rockies 3-2

Jake Irvin struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 in the first game of a split doubleheader

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Crews hits 2 of 4 homers by Nationals, who beat Rockies 12-11 after nearly wasting 10-run lead

Jordan Beck took a called third strike from Kyle Finnegan to end the game with a runner on third, and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-11 after near...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Paul Skenes and Henry Davis, taken 1st overall two years apart, make MLB history

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and catcher Henry Davis made Major League history in a 10-3 win over Washington

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Concedes four runs in loss Lord (0-1) took the loss Monday at Pittsburgh, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out one.

Impact The 25-year-old rookie struggled in his second career start. Lord was chased early after 57 pitches -- only 28 of which were strikes -- that generated a paltry three whiffs. The right-hander, who now sports a 4.82 ERA and 5:7 K:BB across 9.1 innings, is filling a rotation spot while Michael Soroka (biceps) is on the injured list. Lord is currently slated to make his next start against the Rockies in Colorado this weekend.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Skenes and Henry Davis make history as Pirates snap skid in 10-3 win over Washington

Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington 10-3

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Getting another start Lord is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After winning a spot in Washington's Opening Day bullpen coming out of spring training, Lord moved into the rotation last week when Michael Soroka (biceps) landed on the injured list. Because he wasn't fully built up for a traditional starting role, Lord was lifted after three innings and 55 pitches in his outing last Tuesday against the Dodgers. He fared well in the tough matchup, striking out four Los Angeles batters while allowing no runs on two hits and two walks. Lord's workload will likely be restricted once again Monday, but he could be able to reach five innings if he's efficient with his pitch count. The 25-year-old rookie tentatively lines up for a two-start week, with his second outing likely to come Saturday in Colorado.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates play the Nationals in first of 4-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals to start a four-game series

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Tosses three innings Lord allowed two hits and two walks over three scoreless innings in a no-decision Tuesday. He struck out four during the win over the Dodgers.

Impact Lord was given the nod in a spot start and turned in a solid appearance. He needed 55 pitches (33 strikes) to get through three frames but he avoided danger and kept the Dodgers off the board. Lord now owns a 1.80 ERA with a 4:4 K:BB through five innings this season. He's currently lined up to start in Pittsburgh next week.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wood has 2 homers, 5 RBIs as Nats win 8-2 for first home series victory over Dodgers since 2014

James Wood homered twice and matched a career high with five RBIs, leading the Washington Nationals over the Dodgers 8-2 for their fourth consecutive victory and their first home s...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Nationals host the Dodgers on 3-game home win streak

The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Wood's 2-run homer helps overcome Ohtani's big night in Nationals' 6-4 win over Dodgers

James Wood hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Washington Nationals hold off Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 for their third straight victory

APRIL 8 • Associated Press