Nationals nominate Max Scherzer for 2021 Roberto Clemente Award

Nationals nominate Max Scherzer for 2021 Roberto Clemente Award
Major League Baseball today announced that Max Scherzer was named the Nationals 2021 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, baseball's most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a Major League player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. As part of the annual program, each MLB Club nominates one player...

Nationals select contract of Josh Rogers

Nationals select contract of Josh Rogers
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Josh Rogers and transferred right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin to the 60-day Injured List on Saturday. Rogers will serve as the 29th man for Washington's doubleheader against the New York Mets. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rogers, 27, joins the Nationals after going 7-3 with a 3.70 ERA in 14 games (13 starts) with Triple-A Rochester. He struck out 49 batters...

Nationals reinstate Kyle Finnegan and place Kyle McGowin on 10-day injured list

Nationals reinstate Kyle Finnegan and place Kyle McGowin on 10-day injured list
The Washington Nationals reinstated right-handed pitcher Kyle Finnegan from the Paternity List and placed right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to Sept. 1) with a right elbow UCL sprain on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Finnegan, 29, is 4-5 with six saves and a 2.77 ERA with 26 walks and 51 strikeouts in 55 relief appearances for the Nationals. His 55 appearances and 51 strikeouts are...

Nationals reinstate Avila, select Baldonado

Nationals reinstate Avila, select Baldonado
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab assignment and reinstated catcher Alex Avila from the 10-day Injured List and selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Alberto Baldonado on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Avila, 34, returns to the active roster after missing 52 games with bilateral calf strains. Prior to being placed on the Injured List on July 3 (retroactive to July 2), Avila made 23 starts, reaching...

Nationals announce roster moves

Nationals announce roster moves
The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. · Recalled outfielder Andrew Stevenson from Triple-A Rochester · Recalled right-handed pitcher Wander Suero from Triple-A Rochester · Placed right-handed pitcher Kyle Finnegan on the Paternity List · Optioned outfielder Victor Robles to Triple-A Rochester Stevenson, 27, had a .375/.375/.500...

Nationals recall Keibert Ruiz

Nationals recall Keibert Ruiz
The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Keibert Ruiz from Triple-A Rochester on Monday and optioned catcher Tres Barrera to Triple-A Rochester following the game on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ruiz, 23, is the consensus top prospect in Washington's Minor League system and is the No. 13 overall prospect in baseball according to Baseball America and the No. 19 prospect according to MLBPipeline.com. He joins the...

Nationals recall Sam Clay and Patrick Murphy

Nationals recall Sam Clay and Patrick Murphy
The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. · Recalled left-handed pitcher Sam Clay and right-handed pitcher Patrick Murphy from Triple-A Rochester · Optioned right-handed pitcher Gabe Klobosits to Triple-A Rochester · Designated right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez for assignment · Right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra cleared outright...

Nationals reinstate Kyle McGowin and Austin Voth

Nationals reinstate Kyle McGowin and Austin Voth
The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. · Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin from the 10-day Injured List · Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Austin Voth from the Injured List · Designated right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra for assignment · Optioned outfielder...

Nationals recall Lane Thomas

Nationals recall Lane Thomas
The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Lane Thomas and placed right-handed pitcher Joe Ross on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to Aug. 12) with a partial tear of his right elbow ulnar collateral ligament on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Thomas, 25, was acquired by the Washington Nationals from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jon Lester on July 30. He hit .385 (5-for-13) with a...

Nationals select the contract of Sean Nolin

Nationals select the contract of Sean Nolin
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Sean Nolin and optioned left-handed pitcher Sam Clay to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. Additionally, the Nationals transferred right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg to the 60-day Injured List. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Nolin, 31, joins the Nationals after going 3-3 with a 3.80 ERA in 11 games (nine starts) with Triple-A Rochester. He struck out 52...

Washington Nationals Philanthropies announces new Legacy Field at Ferebee-Hope supported by Max and Erica Scherzer

Washington Nationals Philanthropies announces new Legacy Field at Ferebee-Hope supported by Max and Erica Scherzer
Today, Washington Nationals Philanthropies announced that development has begun on the organization's fourth Legacy Field carrying the name of a current or former Washington Nationals player. The project, supported in part through financial contributions from Max and Erica Scherzer, is located in a community hub in the Ward 8 neighborhood of Washington Highlands. It will serve as one piece of a redevelopment project that will transform the Ferebee-Hope site into a multi-use education and...

Nationals announce 2022 schedule

Nationals announce 2022 schedule
The Washington Nationals - in conjunction with Major League Baseball - announced their 2022 schedule on Wednesday. The 18th season of Nationals baseball will commence with an Opening Day matchup against the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 31st. Opening Day 2022 will mark the sixth time the Nationals (2005-pres.) have faced the Mets on Opening Day. Washington's initial road trip will feature three games against the Mets before the home opener at Nationals Park against the Philadelphia...

Nationals recall Riley Adams, select contract of Javy Guerra

Nationals recall Riley Adams, select contract of Javy Guerra
The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Riley Adams and selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Additionally, the Nationals placed catcher René Rivera on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to Aug. 2) with a right elbow contusion and optioned right-handed pitcher Wander Suero to Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Adams, 25, was acquired by the Washington...

Nationals select the contracts of Gabe Klobosits and Adrián Sanchez and recall Tres Barrera

Nationals select the contracts of Gabe Klobosits and Adrián Sanchez and recall Tres Barrera
The Washington Nationals selected the contracts of right-handed pitcher Gabe Klobosits and infielder Adrián Sanchez on Friday. Additionally they recalled catcher Tres Barrera from Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Klobosits, 26, went 3-2 with seven saves and a 0.56 ERA (2 ER/32.0 IP) in 24 games between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Rochester this season. He recorded 36 strikeouts, 10 walks, one home run...

Nationals acquire Lane Thomas

Nationals acquire Lane Thomas
The Washington Nationals acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jon Lester on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Thomas, 25, entered the 2021 season ranked as the No. 9 prospect in the Cardinals organization and recognized as the "Fastest Baserunner" and "Best Defensive Outfielder" in the organization by Baseball America. He has appeared in 32 games for the...

Nationals acquire Richard Guasch, Drew Millas and Seth Shuman

Nationals acquire Richard Guasch, Drew Millas and Seth Shuman
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Richard Guasch, catcher Drew Millas and right-handed pitcher Seth Shuman from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for catcher Yan Gomes, infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison and cash considerations on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Guasch, 23, joins the Nationals after going 1-4 with a 4.67 ERA in 13 games (nine starts) for High-A Lansing this season. He has recorded 68...

Nationals acquire top prospects in exchange for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner

Nationals acquire top prospects in exchange for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner
The Washington Nationals acquired catcher Keibert Ruiz, right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray, right-handed pitcher Gerardo Carrillo and outfielder Donovan Casey from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Washington Nationals Managing Principal Owner Mark D. Lerner made the following statement regarding Max Scherzer and Trea Turner: "Today...

Nationals acquire Aldo Ramirez

Nationals acquire Aldo Ramirez
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Aldo Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Kyle Schwarber on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ramirez, 20, is 1-1 with a 2.03 ERA in eight starts for Low-A Salem. He has 32 strikeouts against eight walks with one home run allowed in 31.0 innings pitched. Over his last three starts, Ramirez has tossed 14.0 consecutive scoreless innings, striking...

Nationals acquire Mason Thompson and Jordy Barley

Nationals acquire Mason Thompson and Jordy Barley
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Mason Thompson and infielder Jordy Barley from the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Thompson, 23, is the No. 9 prospect in San Diego's Minor League system, according to MLBPipeline.com and No. 15 per Baseball America. He is 4-3 with a 5.34 ERA in 24 games for Triple-A El Paso this season. Thompson...

Nationals acquire pitcher Aldo Ramirez from Red Sox

Nationals acquire pitcher Aldo Ramirez from Red Sox
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Aldo Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Kyle Schwarber on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ramirez, 20, is 1-1 with a 2.03 ERA in eight starts for Low-A Salem. He has 32 strikeouts against eight walks with one home run allowed in 31.0 innings pitched. Over his last three starts, Ramirez has tossed 14.0 consecutive scoreless innings, striking...