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Washington Nationals first baseman Abimelec Ortiz

Late-Season Struggles by Abimelec Ortiz Could Force Nationals to Add at First Base

Because Abimelec Ortiz struggled to finish the 2026 season, the Washington Nationals might have first base on their list of needs this offseason.

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Nationals Star CJ Abrams Expected to Switch Positions, But Not to Second Base

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera shakes hands with president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Paul Toboni Lays Out Tough Decision Nationals Have to Make This Offseason

Washington Nationals left fielder Daylen Lile

Daylen Lile Nominated for Gold Glove, Why That's Massive for Nationals

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz

Nationals Could Decide to Sell High on Keibert Ruiz This Offseason

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Paul Toboni Hints at Who Nationals Will Have in Starting Rotation Next Season

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Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez

Nasim Nunez Sets Nationals Record for Stolen Bases as He Eyes Much Loftier Goal

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Surprisingly Release Former Top Pitching Prospect After Activating DJ Herz

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood

Nationals Legend Ryan Zimmerman Criticizes James Wood for Lack of Hustle

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Get Swept During West Coast Trip, Here's the Good and the Bad

Washington Nationals pitcher Jared Simpson

Nationals Set MLB Record With Their Latest Collapse

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Don't Have a Single 30-Year-Old on Their Active Roster After Latest Move

Washington Nationals pitcher Orlando Ribalta

Nationals Reliever Orlando Ribalta Placed on IL With Ominous Injury Update

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Kranick

Another Nationals Pitcher Gets Set for His MLB Debut as Max Kranick Gets DFA'd

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Washington Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana

Nationals Prospect Jarlin Susana Sets Record at Arizona Fall League

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Miguel Sime Jr. Named Nationals' Pitching Prospect of the Year, Why That's Important

Washington Nationals prospect Seaver King

Seaver King Tabbed as Nationals' Prospect of the Year, How That Impacts the Future

Washington Nationals prospect Jorgelys Mota

Nationals Prospect Jorgelys Mota Has Eye-Catching Moment in Arizona Fall League

Washington Nationals pitcher Jarlin Susana

Nationals' Star Prospect Jarlin Susana Shows High Ceiling and Limitations in AFL Debut

Former MLB GM Expects These Nationals Top Prospects to Debut in 2027

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Nationals 2026 Draft Pick Gets Suspended After Failed Drug Test

Washington Nationals prospect Eli Willits

Here's Where the Nationals' Prospects Rank on the Final Top 100 Prospects List for 2026

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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams

Nationals Not Ruling Out CJ Abrams Remaining Their Shortstop in 2027

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Paul Toboni's Comments About Nationals' Payroll Situation Should Be Encouraging

Washington Nationals pitcher Jack Sinclair

Here's Why Jack Sinclair Could Have Much Larger Role With Nationals in 2027

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Freddy Peralta

4 High-End Starting Pitchers Nationals Should Target This Offseason

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera shakes hands with president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Finished 2026 Season on a High Note, Now the Real Work Gets Underway

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Three Interesting Names Circled as Possible Offseason Trade Chips for Nationals

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Front Office Should Know What They Need to Accomplish This Offseason

Washington Nationals pitcher Jackson Kent

Nationals Option Top Prospect Jackson Kent, What to Make of His First MLB Stint

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Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Former GM Believes This Will Make Nationals 'Contenders Rather Than Pretenders'

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Speedy Outfielder With Pop Circled as Nationals Sleeper Prospect Headed to AFL

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Lose Veteran Catcher to Free Agency in First Offseason Move

Washington Nationals pitcher Luis Perales

Nationals Want Increased Pitching Velocity, Here's Their Plan to Achieve It

Washington Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana

Nationals Boss Makes It Clear What Role Jarlin Susana Will Have in Arizona Fall League

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Reportedly Make Multiple Changes to Their Minor League Coaching Staffs

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood

Nationals Announce Which Players Won the 2026 Media Awards

Nationals' Triple-A Affiliate Loses Championship Game in Heartbreaking Fashion

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Nationals 2026 Season Finale on Sunday Gets a New Time

Triple-A Rochester manager Matthew LeCroy

Nationals' Triple-A Affiliate Accomplishes Something for First Time Since 1997

Washington Nationals pitcher Yovanny Cruz

Yovanny Cruz's First MLB Save Has Nationals Close to Making Strange Baseball History

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli

Nationals Won't Pitch Cade Cavalli Again This Season, This Is Why That's Smart

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Pluck Notable Front Office Member Away From Astros

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood

James Wood Made a Comment That Should Catch the Attention of Every Nationals Fan

Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray

Nationals Pitcher Josiah Gray Has Lofty Plans for Himself, And It Involves 'Dominating'

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Set to Get Key Pitcher Back for Series Opener Against Tigers

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Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile

Daylen Lile Is Showing Why He Can Be Someone Nationals Build Around

Washington Nationals pitcher Jarlin Susana

Nationals Star Prospect Jarlin Susana Left Much To Be Desired in Triple-A Debut

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Set to Expand Their Analytics Department Even Further

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams, Cade Cavalli Made Rare Nationals History on the Same Night

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli

Nationals Boss Explains Why Now Was the Right Time to Extend Cade Cavalli

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli

Nationals Officially Agree to Extension With Ace Cade Cavalli

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli

Nationals Reportedly Working to Finalize Extension With Ace Cade Cavalli

Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray

Josiah Gray Is Back in MLB After Nationals Reinstate Him From Injured List

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Surprising Youngster Tabbed as Nationals' Breakout Prospect of the Year

Nationals Fans Should Be Ecstatic About These Farm System Developments

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Announce Their Nominee for 2026 Roberto Clemente Award

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Paul Toboni Reveals When Connelly Early Is Going to Make His Nationals Debut

Washington Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana

Nationals Sending Jarlin Susana to Arizona Fall League, Here's Their Other Selections

Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin

Nationals Could Decide to Change Role of Jake Irvin Heading Into Next Season

Washington Nationals prospect Eli Willits

Future Nationals Star Eli Willits Already Turned Heads During Limited Double-A Action

Washington Nationals pitcher Riley Cornelio

Nationals Not Closing Door on Using Riley Cornelio in Crucial Role Next Season

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Washington Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana

Nationals Star Prospect Jarlin Susana Is Now One Step Closer to the Majors

Washington Nationals pitcher Connelly Early

Nationals Have to Get Creative After Connelly Early's Planned Start Gets Canceled

Washington Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez

Andrew Alvarez Should Be in Nationals' Staring Rotation Next Season

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Claim Former Top 100 Yankees Prospect Off Waivers in High-Upside Swing

Washington Nationals pitcher Connelly Early

Nationals Pitcher Connelly Early Scheduled for Important Rehab Step

Washington Nationals pitcher Clayton Beeter

Nationals Demote Clayton Beeter as Bullpen Questions Mount Ahead of 2027

Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez

Nationals Place Nasim Nunez on Bereavement List, Recall Former Top Prospect

Washington Nationals pitcher Orlando Ribalta

Nationals Get Best Possible Update on Orlando Ribalta After His MRI

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Washington Nationals prospect Eli Willits

Nationals Promote Eli Willits to Double-A, What That Could Mean for His MLB Timeline

New Washington Nationals pitcher Connelly Early

Nationals New Pitcher Connelly Early Set to Make Organizational Debut

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Hold Onto Veteran Reliever After He Cleared Waivers

Washington Nationals infielder CJ Abrams and outfielder James Wood

Nationals Star CJ Abrams, James Wood Make Rare Franchise History This Season

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Officially Tie Major League Baseball History During Sweep Against Dodgers

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera shakes hands with president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals in Full-On Evaluation Mode as They Prepare for Important Developmental Winter

Washington Nationals pitcher Clayton Beeter

Nationals One Step Closer to Making Unwanted Major League Baseball History

Washington Nationals pitcher Jack Sinclair

Jack Sinclair Becomes Latest Under-the-Radar Nationals Bullpen Arm to Impress

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Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile celebrates with Andres Chaparro

Nationals Head West With Chance to Shake Up NL Playoff Picture

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

4 Things That Stood Out During Nationals' 10-Game Homestand

Washington Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana

Nationals Star Prospect Jarlin Susana Could Be Destined for Bullpen Despite 'Wow' Stuff

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz

Nationals Set to Evaluate Keibert Ruiz Further, Unsure About Status

Washington Nationals pitcher Landon Harmon

Nationals Top Prospect Landon Harmon Gets Massive Projection in Latest Scouting Report

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz

Nationals' Keibert Ruiz Exits Game Early Against Braves Due to Apparent Head Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood

James Wood, Riley Cornelio Return for Nationals Ahead of Final Game vs. Braves

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Reveal Who Their Two Callups Are as MLB Rosters Expand

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