Nationals' injury updates & roster moves
This page will be updated throughout the offseason, with all the latest Nationals signings, news and transactions.
Josiah Gray has torn UCL, to miss rest of season
WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Josiah Gray will undergo season-ending elbow surgery to address a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) on Wednesday. Following a visit with Dr. Keith Meister during the All-Star break, Gray will have the procedure performed by the orthopedic surgeon in Arlington. The extent of the injury will
Sim game, rehab progress put smile on Gray's face
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Thomas hits IL, but 'it could have been a lot worse'
WASHINGTON -- Lane Thomas and the Nationals were relieved when they received the results of the outfielder’s left knee MRI on Wednesday. Following a period of uncertainty, the diagnosis of a Grade 2 MCL sprain was an encouraging outcome. "Best-case scenario, really,” said manager Dave Martinez. Echoed Thomas, “I definitely
Josiah Gray lands on IL with forearm strain
SAN FRANCISCO -- As much as right-hander Josiah Gray wanted to continue consistently making every start, he knew something was wrong in his bullpen session. He felt "a little more banged up than usual" following last Thursday's start against the Pirates, and the discomfort persisted. The fourth-year starter alerted the
With Robles sidelined, No. 18 prospect Young ready to step up
WASHINGTON -- As center fielder Victor Robles darted from first base to third on a drizzly evening at Nationals Park, he suddenly felt discomfort in his left leg. It was just the second inning of the Nationals’ win over the Pirates on Wednesday, and he wanted to continue playing despite
'It's awful': Senzel suffers a thumb fracture
CINCINNATI -- The Nationals are already facing a significant injury that happened before the first pitch of Opening Day. Starting third baseman Nick Senzel fractured his right thumb during pregame drills at Great American Ball Park. Senzel, who had played for the Reds his entire career from 2019-23, signed a
Lile (back contusion) out of hospital after fall into bullpen
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Despite the downpour that canceled Washington’s game vs. Miami, there was good news in the Nationals’ clubhouse on Sunday: Daylen Lile, who was carted off the field in Fort Myers, Fla., on Saturday after falling into the Red Sox’s bullpen, is out of the hospital
Lile carted off with back injury after scary flip over OF wall
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A scary situation unfolded Saturday afternoon, as Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile was carted off the field in the bottom of the seventh inning of the Nats' 4-2 loss to the Red Sox after going head-over-heels into Boston's bullpen attempting to rob a home run. Immediately following
Garrett placed on IL with fractured fibula
NEW YORK -- The Nationals placed outfielder Stone Garrett on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left fibula and recalled infielder Jeter Downs from Triple-A Rochester prior to Thursday's series finale against the Yankees. Garrett is headed to D.C. to see team physician Robert Najarian to see if surgery
Nats in tears after Garrett gets carted off field
NEW YORK -- It was a difficult night for the Nationals on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. Right fielder Stone Garrett was carted off the field with an apparent left leg injury, and Washington was pounded by three home runs by Aaron Judge in a 9-1 loss to the Yankees. In
Report: Strasburg further set back with 'severe nerve damage'
WASHINGTON -- For every game that passes in the Nationals’ 2023 season, the questions of Stephen Strasburg’s return to the mound loom larger. The veteran right-hander, who was placed on the 60-day injured list on March 30 because of thoracic outlet syndrome, has suffered another setback in his recovery. Strasburg,
Cavalli even-keeled ahead of Tommy John surgery
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Cade Cavalli still has plenty of questions after learning that he needs reconstructive elbow surgery, and not a lot of answers. But as he prepares to embark on the toughest challenge of his still young life as a pitcher, he has one thing: a strategy.
Robles exits with left knee contusion after running into fence
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Nationals center fielder Victor Robles left Wednesday’s game against the Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium after he injured his left knee by running into the center-field wall. Robles chased down Spencer Torkelson’s 410-foot drive to center in the second inning, catching the ball on the warning track.
Strasburg rehabbing in D.C. after latest setback
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Stephen Strasburg suffered a setback in his return to the mound, and there is no timetable for the 34-year-old right-hander to report to Nationals Spring Training. Strasburg had been recovering from a stress reaction in his second and third ribs that is related to his
Cavalli (shoulder) placed on IL: 'I want to be back out there'
WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Cade Cavalli was placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation on Wednesday, less than a week after making his Major League debut on Friday. Cavalli, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Nationals’ No. 4 prospect and No. 58 overall, gave up seven runs and recorded
Strasburg to 15-day IL with stress reaction; Tetreault to make debut
WASHINGTON -- Stephen Strasburg is going back on the 15-day injured list with a stress reaction in his second and third ribs, less than one week after returning from being sidelined for a year. “He was coming along, and he was doing well and he felt good,” manager Dave Martinez
Bell (left knee) exits in loss, OK after MRI
WASHINGTON -- First it was their top reliever. Then on Wednesday night, injury concern centered around one of the Nationals’ top hitters. Washington had placed left-hander Sean Doolittle on the 10-day injured list prior to its 11-2 loss to the D-backs after an MRI revealed a left elbow sprain. Then,
Doolittle (left elbow sprain) sidetracked by IL stint
WASHINGTON -- Sean Doolittle is back with the Nationals in the city he loves and where he enjoyed his best baseball memories, and the southpaw was off to a tremendous start this season. So soreness in his left elbow was an unwelcome development. In Game 1 of a doubleheader against
Mets-Nats benches clear after Lindor beaned
WASHINGTON -- It was Buck Showalter who sprang out of the dugout first, jawing at Nationals reliever Steve Cishek as he stalked directly toward him. Francisco Lindor, who had been struck on the C-flap of his helmet with an 88 mph Cishek fastball, was still lying facedown on the dirt.
Nats' 3B situation with Kieboom (forearm) out
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Carter Kieboom was almost at the end of his pregame fielding drills on Friday afternoon when, suddenly, something didn’t feel quite right in his throwing elbow. The discomfort was perplexing -- Kieboom had warmed up beforehand, and he hadn’t had any previous right elbow injuries.
Ross appears likely to avoid surgery
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals received encouraging news on Joe Ross: The right-hander will not require surgery after he sustained a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Saturday, when he threw a scheduled bullpen session. Following an evaluation in Texas by Dr. Keith Meister, who
Turner exits early after positive COVID-19 test
PHILADELPHIA -- Trea Turner departed Tuesday's 6-4 victory against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in the first inning after testing positive for COVID-19, per MLB protocols. The 28-year-old shortstop legged out an infield single in the top of the frame, then went first-to-third on Juan Soto's ground-ball single to
Strasburg faces season-ending surgery
PHILADELPHIA -- For the second straight year, Stephen Strasburg's season has come to a premature end as a result of a lingering injury concern. It was announced on Tuesday that Strasburg will undergo season-ending surgery to address a neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). He'll undergo the procedure in Dallas. “It
Scherzer (triceps) 'just wants to compete'
PHILADELPHIA -- Two days after being scratched from his scheduled start Saturday, Max Scherzer threw a 40-pitch bullpen session without any immediate issues prior to Monday's series opener against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Though the right-hander said he felt fine as he walked off the field, he wanted