Yohandy Morales - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cranks homer off bench Morales went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Tigers.

Impact With lefty Drew Sommers on the mound, Morales entered the game off the bench and launched an opposite-field two-run homer in the eighth inning. The 24-year-old has hit well, going 11-for-36 (.306) with three homers, eight RBI, nine runs and a stolen base across 13 games since being promoted. His playing time has been fairly sporadic, though, as Andres Chaparro and Abimelec Ortiz also compete for at-bats at first base and designated hitter.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

CJ Abrams joins 30-30 club as Nationals rout Cardinals 9-1

CJ Abrams joined the 30-30 club and Cade Cavalli threw his 200th strikeout of the season as the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Daylen Lile's pinch 3-run homer lifts the Nationals to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies

Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nationals host the Phillies on 3-game home win streak

The Washington Nationals, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nationals rally late for 6-5 win and sweep of Angels, who must go 7-6 to avoid first 100-loss season

Daylen Lile tripled to key a four-run rally in the eighth inning, Jacob Young and Dylan Crews added RBIs and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 to complete a...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Nationals score 3 in the 8th, rally for a 4-3 win over the Angels to snap their 7-game skid

Jorbit Vivas hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift Washington to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels that snapped the Nationals’ seven-g...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Padres host the Nationals on 3-game home win streak

The San Diego Padres, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Goes yard Tuesday Morales went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Nationals.

Impact This was Morales' second homer in six games to begin his big-league career. He's also logged two doubles while going 6-for-16 so far. The first baseman is filling a part-time role while battling Abimelec Ortiz and Andres Chaparro for playing time between first base and designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Machado and Campusano rally Padres past skidding Nationals 5-4 to keep pace in NL wild-card chase

Manny Machado tied the score with a two-run single in the eighth inning, Luis Campusano drove in the go-ahead run and the San Diego Padres rallied past the slumping Washington Nati...

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Nationals rookies make statement with 'revolutionary' outfits at start of West Coast trip Rookie traditions are still alive and well across Major League Baseball, and the Nationals began their West Coast road trip with one of thei...

SEPTEMBER 4 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson star in debuts as Nationals top Braves Deadspin | Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson star in debuts as Nationals top Braves

SEPTEMBER 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

'YoYo' lets it spin in Major League debut with 407-foot HR in front of family WASHINGTON – The FaceTime call informing Yohandy Morales he was being promoted to the Major Leagues may have frozen, but Morales stayed hot...

SEPTEMBER 2 • MLB.COM

Homers in major-league debut Morales went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored during Washington's 9-5 win over Atlanta on Tuesday.

Impact Morales was promoted from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Tuesday's game, when he served as the designated hitter. He struck out swinging in his first plate appearance in the opening frame, but he bounced back in the third, smacking the second pitch he saw from AJ Smith-Shawver deep to left-center field for a solo home run. It was an impressive big-league debut for Morales, who figures to see a fair amount of playing time this season at DH and at first and third base.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

First big-league call-up The Nationals selected Morales's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Morales earned a promotion to the big leagues by collecting a .286/.363/.519 batting line with 25 home runs and a 43:111 BB:K over 104 contests this season with Rochester. The 24-year-old has split his time between first and third base this season, and he should see fairly regular playing time down the stretch between those two positions and designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Getting call to big leagues Morales will have his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester prior to Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Yordano Carmona of Pelota Cubana USA reports.

Impact Morales has put together a strong campaign at Triple-A, where he's hitting .286 with 25 home runs, 76 RBI, six stolen bases and 82 runs over 104 games. The 24-year-old's promotion will be made official Tuesday when rosters expand. Morales made 47 starts at first base, 40 starts at the hot corner and 17 starts as the designated hitter for the Red Wings this season, so he'll likely have a few different paths to playing time with the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

This Seems To Be Why Nationals Haven't Promoted Yohandy Morales Yet The Washington Nationals have a 24-year-old top prospect who has slashed .344/.416/.600 with 13 home runs, 11 doubles and 36 RBIs through 53...

JUNE 3 • SI.COM

Knocking on door for promotion Morales is slashing a stunning .404/.472/.697 over his last 31 games for Triple-A Rochester with eight doubles, eight homers, 19 RBI and a 13:28 BB:K.

Impact The 40th overall pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Miami, Morales struggled to make any kind of impact at the plate or find a defensive home during his first few years in the Nationals' system. After another sluggish start to 2026, however, things have suddenly clicked for the 24-year-old, and after fanning 30.3 percent of the time over 95 games for Rochester last season, he's shaved that down to 22.4 percent during his month-long heater. Morales has mainly played third base in 2026 after being used primarily at first base the two prior years, and with the Nats having demoted Brady House on Monday, the door would seem to be open for Morales to make his big-league debut in the coming weeks.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp The Nationals reassigned Morales to minor-league camp Saturday.

Impact Morales struggled to make an impression during spring training, going 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts across 11 games with the Nationals. He spent the majority of the 2025 season in Triple-A Rochester and will likely do the same this year, though he could make his major-league debut in 2026 if the Nationals require depth at first base. Morales slashed .249/.330/.401 with five steals, 11 home runs and 49 RBI over 433 plate appearances in Triple-A last year.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets bump to Triple-A Morales was promoted to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Selected with the first pick of the second round in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, Morales saw his 2024 campaign interrupted by a thumb injury. The 23-year-old was healthy to begin the current season and got off to a hot start with Double-A Harrisburg, slashing .315/.366/.520 with four homers and a 23.2 percent strikeout rate over 33 games to earn the promotion, and over his first three contests with Rochester he's gone 2-for-9 with three walks against two strikeouts. Morales has split his time this year between third base and first base, but his likely home in the majors is at the latter position or at DH, especially with Brady House solidifying himself as the Nationals' third baseman of the future.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL Morales (thumb) has gone 3-for-12 with a home run, a stolen base, four walks, three runs and two RBI in four games since being reinstated from Double-A Harrisburg's 7-day injured l...

Impact Morales had been out of action for nearly three months due to a left thumb injury before he made his return to the Harrisburg lineup last week. The 22-year-old third baseman is slashing .239/.327/.359 with three home runs and three stolen bases across 162 plate appearances for the Double-A club this season.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Morales (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Fredericksburg on Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Morales has been sidelined since May due to a left thumb injury, but he's feeling good enough to participate in games. The 22-year-old infielder has been a fast riser through the Nationals' farm system and has slashed .238/.315/.346 in 146 appearances at Double-A Harrisburg this season.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Morales (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Fredericksburg on Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Morales was placed on the 7-day IL this week at Double-A Harrisburg due to a thumb injury, Bobby Blanco of MASN Sports reports.

Impact The 22-year-old was injured Saturday on a play at home plate as he tried to score on a wild pitch. Morales has having a tepid start to the season, slashing .238/.315/.346 with two homers in 37 games for Harrisburg, but the 2023 second-round pick might be able to use the time off to clear his head and re-focus. There's no timeline for Morales' return to the lineup.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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