Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, talks with infielder Paul DeJong during a spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/)

Finnegan recorded 38 saves as the Nationals closer last year but had a 3.68 ERA and 1.34 WHIP, leading to him being non-tendered in November. Ferrer had a 3.38 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB across 32 innings last season and was named a candidate to close -- along with Lopez -- by manager Dave Martinez early in spring training.

The Washington Nationals are entering a new phase of their roster building, and manager Dave Martinez has made it clear that the team is ready to perform.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that Wood (quad) could be ready to serve as the team's designated hitter Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Wood has yet to see any action during Grapefruit League play as he overcomes left quad tendinitis.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that Wood (quad) could be ready to serve as the team's designated hitter Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Wood has yet to see any action during Grapefruit League play as he overcomes left quad tendinitis.

Gore will start Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports. Nationals manager Dave Martinez hasn't yet tipped his hand regarding his Opening Day starter,

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Friday that Thompson (elbow) has a chance to be ready in time for Opening Day, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports. Thompson underwent Tommy John surgery in early March of last year,

The Washington Nationals got some impressive performances out of their pitchers in the game against the New York Mets, and Shinnosuke Ogasawara was one of them.

It’s a thrilling moment whenever a rookie steps on the mound, but things get especially interesting when it’s Shinnosuke Ogasawara, the veteran Japanese southpaw making his first start for the Washington Nationals.

The decision comes several months after the Nats declined to tender a contract to Finnegan, a 33-year-old right-hander who finished 2024 with 38 saves.

Finnegan was an All-Star for the Nationals last season, posting 38 saves and a 3.68 ERA in 65 appearances. Washington’s front office non-tendered the 33-year-old in November, avoiding arbitration and allowing him to become a free agent.

Training games get underway for the Washington Nationals on Saturday. After an offseason that was mild but still filled with optimism surrounding the gro