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These Nationals Players Have Underwhelmed During Early Spring Training Action On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals got to enjoy a rare day off on their calendar during this spring training ramp-up period before the 202...

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"I went to a team that was bottom of the barrel" - Deron Williams reflects on the jarring transition from contender to rebuild Deron Williams reflects on the moment he learned Utah had moved him, describing the shock of leaving the franchise where he built his identi...

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Keibert Ruiz - Lofts first spring homer Ruiz went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact The 27-year-old switch hitter launched his first long ball of the spring from the left side, as he took Bryan Abreu deep in the fourth inning on a 96 mph fastball. Ruiz is coming off a rough 2025 that was cut short after 68 games by concussion issues, and he's locked in a camp battle for the starting job at catcher with prospect Harry Ford, who was acquired from the Mariners in December.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

5 Nationals Players Who Have Stood Out During Early Spring Training Games The Washington Nationals have a rare day off on Tuesday during this spring ramp-up period. So it's a good time to sit back and take stock of...

17 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Josiah Gray - Finally back on mound Monday Gray gave up one run on two hits over 1.2 innings during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out three without walking a batter.

Impact He was wilder than the line would suggest, uncorking one wild pitch and plunking two Houston batters, but it was still a mostly successful spring debut for Gray after he missed most of 2024 and 2025 due to Tommy John surgery. The right-hander popped 94 mph with his first fastball of the day, and while he unsurprisingly couldn't maintain that velocity, he liberally deployed his slider, sweeper and curveball among his 39 pitches (25 strikes). Given the long layoff, Gray will be a risky fantasy option this season, but the Nationals are counting on him to at least take a regular turn in the rotation.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

After almost 2 years, Josiah Gray is back - and battling for a spot in Nats' OD rotation WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The words weren’t coming easily for Josiah Gray on Monday. Given his 23-month layoff following Tommy John surgery, w...

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Panthers just got a wake-up call at one position they thought was settled The Carolina Panthers may not be looking for another running back, but plans can change.

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Nationals getting key look at big trade pickup from Mariners in Spring Training | Sporting News This top prospect is making a lot of noise this spring so far.

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Crews' thumb X-rays come back negative, status day-to-day WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Dylan Crews was scratched from Sunday’s game with soreness in his left thumb, but the Nationals received good news o...

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Here are the Nationals' 2026 Top 30 prospects Nationals prospects, meet … your fellow Nationals prospects. It’s no secret that Washington is undergoing a foundational rebuild under the g...

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Andry Lara - Sent to minor-league camp The Nationals reassigned Lara to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Washington outrighted Lara to the minors in January, but the 23-year-old righty still received an invitation to big-league camp to begin spring training. Lara made eight appearances out of the Washington bullpen in 2025, though he'll likely have a tougher time resurfacing in the majors this season now that he's no longer on the 40-man roster.

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Dylan Crews - X-rays on thumb are negative Crews is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his left thumb came back negative, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Crews was hit on the thumb by a pitch during live batting practice Saturday and had to be scratched from Sunday's lineup as a result. He is not in the Nationals' lineup Monday but should be back in action in a day or two. Crews is 1-for-9 with a 1:3 BB:K in his first four contests during Grapefruit League play.

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'Innings Eater' is not just a mindset, it's the name of an MLB pitcher's boat WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A year ago at this time, Miles Mikolas joked that he wanted to name his boat “Too Many Strikes.” New year, new team...

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Brady House - Keeps slugging Saturday House went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

Impact The 22-year-old third baseman has been swinging a hot bat to begin spring training. Through four games, House has gone 5-for-11 with two doubles and two homers, as well as a 0:3 BB:K. Plate discipline remains a concern after he posted an atrocious 8:78 BB:K in 274 plate appearances during his big-league debut last season, helping to drag down his .234/.252/.322, but House has power potential if he can learn to make more consistent contact.

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"Pippen, by far" - Robert Horry explains why Scottie was the better defender than Michael Jordan Robert Horry explains why Scottie Pippen was a superior defender to Michael Jordan, citing Pippen’s defensive versatility and underrated imp...

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Dylan Crews - Scratched with sore thumb The Nationals scratched Crews from the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins due to left thumb soreness.

Impact Christian Franklin was added to the starting nine as a replacement for Crews in right field and as the Nationals' No. 3 batter. Assuming that soreness is the extent of the injury and that he isn't dealing with a fracture or ligament damage to his thumb, Crews will likely check back into the spring lineup within the next few days. The 24-year-old outfielder has gone 1-for-9 with one walk, two runs and one RBI through his first four Grapefruit League contests.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Q&A: Riley Cornelio talks upbringing, jersey numbers, favorite food Right-hander Riley Cornelio quickly climbed through the Nationals’ farm system last season, rising from High-A to Double-A to Triple-A durin...

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A's prospect Arnold dons uniform for 1st time in scoreless spring outing SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Friday’s Cactus League matchup against the Royals carried a bit more weight than the average Spring Training game for the...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Testing out the corners: Wood taking reps in right field WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- What's old is new again for the Nats' budding young star James Wood. Solely a left fielder and DH in his brief Majo...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB analyst has big expectations for Nationals' Cade Cavalli in 2026 | Sporting News Cavalli is looking to make up for lost time this year.

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Elly De La Cruz Reveals Why He Thought Kyle Schwarber Was Joining Reds The Reds offered Schwarber a contract in free agency.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Luis García Jr. - Set for spring debut Friday Garcia (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting cleanup in Friday's Grapefruit League tilt against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Garcia is ready for his spring training debut after missing nearly a week of action due to tightness in his left hamstring. The 25-year-old is tentatively lined up to be the Nationals' primary second baseman this season, though he could also see ample playing time at first base on days the club wants to put Nasim Nunez at the keystone.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Young - Making spring debut Friday Young (wrist) is starting in center field and batting second in Friday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Young was held out of the first handful of Nationals spring training contests with right wrist soreness, but he's been cleared game action. The speedster is likely to see most of the playing time in center field for the Nationals this season.

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