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Right-hander Josiah Gray and Washington Nationals agree to $1.35 million contract

Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, the same salary he earned last season

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Nats have 'ears open,' but in no rush to move Gore, Abrams Orlando, Fla. -- Three years ago, the Nationals acquired left-hander MacKenzie Gore and shortstop CJ Abrams in the Juan Soto blockbuster wit...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Way-Too-Early 2026 MLB Power Rankings: How Teams Stand Before Winter Meetings

As we wait to see how MLB rosters take shape over the coming weeks and months, here’s where all 30 teams stand right now.

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Position change suggested for Nationals' CJ Abrams that could be tied to a trade | Sporting News This could be a two-pronged move.

DECEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

3 trade targets who make way too much sense for the Guardians The Guardians have plenty of holes in their lineup, and Brendan Donovan, Alec Bohm and CJ Abrams are three trade targets who could help.

NOVEMBER 18 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Montgomery's ninth-inning homer leads White Sox to 10-9 win over Nationals

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Michael Harris II hits 2 homers, Braves beat Nationals 3-2 for 10th straight win

Michael Harris II homered twice, Hurston Waldrep pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 for their 10th straight victory

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Back in lineup at DH Abrams (shoulder) will start at designated hitter and bat second in Monday's game in Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Abrams didn't play in Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Mets after he jammed his right shoulder late in the Nationals' 5-3 win in 11 innings a day earlier, but he'll be cleared to rejoin the starting nine as Washington opens a three-game set in Atlanta. However, Abrams won't be entering the lineup at shortstop for the first time this season, as Washington will ease him back into action in a non-defensive role. Nasim Nunez will get the nod at shortstop Monday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Managing shoulder injury Abrams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets due to a jammed right shoulder, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Nasim Nunez will fill in at shortstop in place of Abrams, who sustained the injury when he was tagged out while trying to advance to third base in the 11th inning of Saturday's 5-3 win. According to interim manager Miguel Cairo, Abrams will be available to pinch hit Sunday if needed, so the 24-year-old's absence from the lineup appears to be mostly precautionary in nature.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Abrams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact With southpaw Sean Manaea on the hill for the Mets, the left-handed-hitting Abrams will get the day off. Nasim Nunez will step in at shortstop for Abrams.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Abrams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Abrams will get the day off for Sunday's series finale, yielding to Nasim Nunez at shortstop. In his last five games, Abrams is 5-for-21 (.238) with eight strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in loss Abrams went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-6 loss to the Mets.

Impact Abrams smacked an RBI double in the third inning before adding a two-run homer in the fifth. The long ball was the shortstop's first since Aug. 23, and he's now on a modest four-game hitting streak despite batting just .238 in 16 September contests. For the season, he's slashing .264/.323/.442 with 18 home runs, 58 RBI, 89 runs scored and 31 steals across 604 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Soto's milestone homer leads Mets past Nationals 12-6

Juan Soto hit a three-run homer during a six-run fourth inning that vaulted the New York Mets to a pivotal 12-6 win over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Braves sweep Nationals with 9-4 win, Ozuna drives in 3 runs

Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs, Matt Olson hit a solo homer, and the Atlanta Braves completed a four-game sweep with a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Swipes 29th bag Abrams went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Marlins.

Impact The shortstop extended a modest hitting streak to six games while swiping his 29th bag of the year, leaving him one shy of his third straight 30-steal campaign. Abrams remains in a power drought, having not homered since Aug. 23, but over 14 games since then he's slashing .302/.362/.415 with six doubles, three steals, two RBI and eight runs.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 29th bag Abrams went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Marlins.

Impact The shortstop extended a modest hitting streak to six games while swiping his 29th bag of the year, leaving him one shy of his third straight 30-steal campaign. Abrams remains in a power drought, having not homered since Aug. 23, but over 14 games since then he's slashing .302/.362/.415 with six doubles, three steals, two RBI and eight runs.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Bell homers again as Nationals hold on to beat Marlins 7-5

Josh Bell homered for the fourth time in three games, Mitchell Parker threw 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Josh Bell homers as Nationals rally with 5 in the 9th to beat Cubs 6-3

Pinch-hitter Josh Bell hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals rallied with five runs in the ninth inning off Cubs closer Daniel Palencia to stun Chicago 6-3 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Rare day off Wednesday Abrams is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact It's a rare day off for Abrams, who is in a mini 1-for-13 skid at the plate. Nasim Nunez is filling in at shortstop and Daylen Lile has been elevated to the No. 2 spot in the lineup as the Nationals try to complete the sweep.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Everson Pereira's first career home run helps Rays beat Nationals 4-1

Everson Pereira hit his first career home run as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 4-1

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Judge, Bellinger Hit Back-to-Back Homers in Yankees Rout Over Nats

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Cody Bellinger homered on the next pitch as the Yanks rocked the Nationals.

AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

Stanton hits 451-foot homer, drives in 5 runs as Yankees beat Nationals 5-1

Giancarlo Stanton hit a 451-foot, two-run homer in the sixth inning and drove in five runs for the first time since 2022 to lead the New York Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Wash...

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Rice, Domínguez and Chisholm HRs back 6 scoreless innings by Schlitter as Yankees beat Nationals

Ben Rice hit the longest homer of his career, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs and rookie Cam Schlittler worked six scoreless innings as the New York Yankees beat the Washington Natio...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Nola gets 1st win since May 3 as Phillies top Nationals 6-4 behind homers from Sosa and Turner

Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-...

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press