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Nationals Have Clear Development Plan for Dylan Crews While He's in Triple-A On March 20, the Washington Nationals made the surprising decision to option former second overall pick Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester an...
'Like recess': Norby taking childlike approach to new digs in outfield JUPITER, Fla. – One of the personality traits of Geminis is versatility. Connor Norby, who was born on June 8, is living up to his Zodiac si...
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Washington Nationals release right-handed pitcher Drew Smith
The Washington Nationals have unconditionally released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
The Wally Express keeps Nationals camp running WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The sound of tires rolling across the cement walking paths and onto the dirt of the warning tracks became a familia...
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Foster Griffin - Gets stretched out Friday Griffin gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. He struck out five.
Impact The 30-year-old southpaw has seen extensive work on the back fields this spring, with Friday's start being just his second Grapefruit League appearance, but Griffin built up to 78 pitches (53 strikes) and appears ready to take the ball for his first MLB game since 2022. Over eight innings he's delivered a 4.50 ERA and 9:2 K:BB, and he'll handle a mid-rotation role for the Nationals to kick off 2026 after spending the last three seasons in Japan.
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Christian Franklin - Shot at Opening Day roster Franklin is still in the running for a spot on the 26-man roster with Dylan Crews and Robert Hassell both set to begin the season at Triple-A Rochester, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athl...
Impact The 26-year-old outfielder was added to the 40-man roster this offseason after being acquired from the Cubs in the Michael Soroka trade, and Franklin could make the jump to the big leagues after slashing a combined .266/.383/.418 over 117 Triple-A games last season between Iowa and Rochester with 12 homers and 19 steals. He hasn't shown much this spring at the plate, however batting .233 (7-for-30) with zero extra-base hits and a 1:11 BB:K. Franklin is capable of playing all three outfield positions, and that versatility could earn him the final spot on the Nationals' bench.
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Eury Pérez - Tops 80 pitches Friday Perez gave up two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out five.
Impact In what was likely to be his final spring outing, Perez fired 52 of 81 pitches for strikes. The 22-year-old right-hander has a 5.52 ERA over 14.2 Grapefruit League innings thanks to a few untimely long balls, but Perez's 20:7 K:BB offers a more accurate glimpse at his upside. He's expected to take the mound next Match 28 at home against the Rockies.
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