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James Wood hits a 3-run homer and the Nationals beat the banged-up Mets 9-3 to win series

James Wood broke out of a slump with a three-run homer, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 9-3

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects third save Ferrer gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Mets.

Impact The southpaw was able to erase a one-out single by Cedric Mullins with a game-ending double play thanks to a 97.9 mph sinker. Ferrer has pocketed three of the Nationals' four saves in August, with Cole Henry notching the fourth, and he is the clear top option for closing duties in the bullpen. Over 17.1 innings since the beginning of July, Ferrer has posted a 2.08 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects third save Ferrer gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Mets.

Impact The southpaw was able to erase a one-out single by Cedric Mullins with a game-ending double play thanks to a 97.9 mph sinker. Ferrer has pocketed three of the Nationals' four saves in August, with Cole Henry notching the fourth, and the former is the clear top option for closing duties in the bullpen. Over 17.1 innings since the beginning of July, Ferrer has posted a 2.08 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Bell's homer, rookie Cole Henry's clutch relief help Nationals beat Mets 5-4

Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4, ending New Y...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Nails down two-inning save Ferrer gave up a hit and struck out two in two scoreless innings Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Phillies.

Impact Cade Cavalli brought right-handed heat for seven innings Saturday, so the Nationals turned to the southpaw Ferrer for the final two frames to wrap up an impressive combined shutout. The 25-year-old has been scored upon only once in his last 10 appearances, posting a 1.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB over 12 innings during that stretch while collecting two wins, two saves and three holds. Given his usage Saturday, and the fact that Ferrer has pitched on three of the last four days, expect Cole Henry to get the call Sunday should Washington have a late lead to protect.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down two-inning save Ferrer gave up a hit and struck out two in two scoreless innings Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Phillies.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Passed over in save opportunity Ferrer earned a hold during Thursday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia, allowing one hit with one strikeout during a scoreless inning.

Impact Ferrer handled ninth-inning duties in Washington's first save opportunity after trading closer Kyle Finnegan near the deadline, but Ferrer was passed over Thursday in favor of Cole Henry. Instead, Ferrer worked in a setup role, pitching a scoreless eighth frame before Henry earned the save with a scoreless ninth. The Nationals could use a committee approach to the closer role for the final weeks of the season, but save chances are likely to come at a premium anyway. Ferrer has allowed two runs on nine hits in six innings during August.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daylen Lile's 9th-inning single leads Nationals past Royals 8-7

Daylen Lile’s two-out, ninth-inning single boosted the Washington Nationals over the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Wednesday

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches first save Ferrer gave up two hits and struck out one over 1.2 scoreless innings to record his first save of the season in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Giants.

Impact The southpaw notched the Nationals' first save since Kyle Finnegan was dealt at the trade deadline, firing 13 of 19 pitches for strikes. Ferrer didn't have it easy, either. Cole Henry worked the eighth inning but loaded the bases with one out, forcing Ferrer into the game early, and he escaped the jam allowing only a sacrifice fly. Washington may not generate many save chances over the final weeks of the season, but Ferrer is the favorite to handle them, and over his last 12 appearances he's posted a 2.38 ERRA, 1.15 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 11.1 innings.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Ferrer gave up two hits and struck out one over 1.2 scoreless innings to record his first save of the season in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Giants.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals break out of scoring slump, beat Giants 4-2 behind Lord and Wood

Brad Lord pitched six effective innings to earn his first career victory as a starter, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Nabs win Wednesday Ferrer (3-3) picked up the win Wednesday over the A's, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact The southpaw got the call to protect a 1-1 tie in the ninth and dispatched the bottom of the A's order on 12 pitches (10 strikes). Ferrer was then rewarded for his efforts when CJ Abrams walked it off with an RBI single in the bottom of the frame. The Nationals haven't had a save situation since Kyle Finnegan was traded to the Tigers, but Ferrer's usage Wednesday suggests he'll be first in line to handle closing duties when needed. Since the beginning of July, Ferrer's posted a 3.48 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB over 10.1 innings.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams hits walk-off single and Nationals end 6-game skid with 2-1 win over Athletics

CJ Abrams singled home rookie Robert Hassell III with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Athletics 2-1 to stop a six-game losing streak

AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Could be favorite to close Ferrer is likely to be part of the ninth-inning mix for the Nationals with Kyle Finnegan having been traded to the Tigers, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Impact The 25-year-old southpaw boasts a power sinker that's averaged 97.4 mph this season and a changeup with a 42.7 percent whiff rate, but Ferrer's actual ratios don't match the scouting report, as he has a 4.78 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and meager 20.1 percent strikeout rate over 52.2 innings in 2025. If the Nats determine he isn't closer material, right-handers Cole Henry and Zach Brzykcy could get save chances instead, and a committee approach might be the most likely scenario unless someone seizes the closing role.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

This time, Nats find a way through the late innings to end a five-game skid Jose A. Ferrer escaped a jam in the eighth inning before Kyle Finnegan handled the ninth with ease as the Nationals beat the Padres, 4-2.

JULY 20, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Lowe homers as Nationals defeat Padres 4-2 to snap 5-game skid

Nathaniel Lowe homered and the Washington Nationals snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Abrams' 2-run triple in 11th helps Nats beat Angels; Washington's Wood walked intentionally 4 times

CJ Abrams’ two-run triple capped a three-run 11th inning, and Washington’s James Wood became the sixth player in MLB history to be intentionally walked four times as the Nationals...

JUNE 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Nabs 15th hold Ferrer tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief Friday to record his 15th hold of the season in a win over the Angels.

Impact The southpaw has had a shaky June overall, posting a 5.11 ERA in 12.1 innings, but Ferrer has already set a new career high in holds after coming into 2025 with only 11 over 70 big-league appearances. He seems locked in as one of closer Kyle Finnegan's primary setup men, but his sinker-heavy approach likely won't get him much ninth-inning work in the event Finnegan is traded -- Ferrer has a 59.8 percent groundball rate but only a 19.0 percent strikeout rate on the season.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 15th hold Ferrer tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief Friday to record his 15th hold of the season in a win over the Angels.

Impact The southpaw has had a shaky June overall, posting a 5.11 ERA in 12.1 innings, but Ferrer has already set a new career high in holds after coming into 2025 with only 11 over 70 big-league appearances. He seems locked in as one of closer Kyle Finnegan's primary set-up men, but his sinker-heavy approach likely won't get him much ninth-inning work in the event Finnegan is traded -- Ferrer has a 59.8 percent groundball rate but only a 19.0 percent strikeout rate on the season.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy Day for Shohei Ohtani! Dodgers Star Pitches, Homers in Big Win Over Nats

Shohei Ohtani had himself a big game as he pitched, hit a homer, and knocked in five runs.

JUNE 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Busy Day for Shohei Ohtani! Dodgers Star Pitches, Homers in Big Win Over Nats

Agustín Ramírez homers twice to power Marlins past Nationals 11-9

Rookie Agustín Ramírez hit two home runs and Eric Wagaman had three RBIs to help the Miami Marlins hand the Washington Nationals their sixth straight loss, 11-9 in a game that incl...

JUNE 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Soto, Alonso and McNeil rally Mets past Nationals 5-4 in 10 innings

Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 5-4

JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Soroka and Call help the Nationals beat the Rangers 2-0

Michael Soroka struck out seven in six sparkling innings, and the Washington Nationals beat Patrick Corbin and the Texas Rangers 2-0

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Now pitching in MLB games: The guy learning the saxophone on YouTube Nationals reliever Jose A. Ferrer is trying to teach himself the saxophone, with the help of online videos. “He’s not quite Kenny G yet,” Ma...

MAY 30, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Josh Bell homers in the Nationals' 7-run 10th inning in a 9-3 victory over the Mariners

Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in a seven-run 10th inning in the Washington Nationals’ 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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