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Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The race for the final bench spot is hotly contested with three very different candidates There are a number of roster decisions Davey Martinez still has to make with the season right around the corner. While the battle for spots on the pitching staff have taken up most of the headlines, there is still a spot on the bench up for grabs. Riley … [Read more...] about Nationals News: The last spot on the bench is up for grabs

Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Evan Reifert sent back to Tampa after walk filled Spring Training The Washington Nationals decided they couldn’t afford to keep Rule 5 pick Evan Reifert on the active roster. Today they announced they will be sending the right-handed pitcher back to the Tampa Bay Rays, clearing up a 40 man roster spot. Reifert had a strong 2024 campaign in … [Read more...] about Nationals Roster: Rule 5 pick Evan Reifert returned to the Tampa Bay Rays

Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images Follow along as the Nats take on the Astros in West Palm The Houston Astros are “hosting” the Washington Nationals in their shared stadium tonight. Trevor Williams will take the mound for the Nats tonight. Jose Tena will be a player to watch as he battles for a spot on the roster. Amed Rosario will start in the outfield for the first this … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros game thread

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images As expected, Mackenzie Gore will take the ball on opening day against the Phillies Ask and you shall receive. Just a few days after I asked for the Nats to name Mackenzie Gore the Opening Day starter, Davey Martinez did just that. Davey believes now is the time for Gore to lead the rotation. Despite an inconsistent season, Gore was the Nats best … [Read more...] about Nationals News: Mackenzie Gore named as Opening Day starter

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Looking back at what Mike Rizzo did to improve the club this offseason With the Nationals season just 10 days away, and with the regular season games starting over in Japan tomorrow, it feels right to recap what the Nats did this offseason. While it was a busy offseason for the Nationals, the lack of a big ticket item left many fans wanting … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals offseason recap