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The Nationals are trying to build for the future, but a string of unexpected retirements and missed opportunities in the offseason have left a cloud hanging over the team. As spring training approaches, the focus shifts toward whether this roster can finally start to show signs of growth.
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Nationals' 2025 9th-round pick reportedly retires from professional baseball
This Washington Nationals prospect and recent draft pick has reportedly retired from professional baseball after debuting just last season.
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1 problem area the Nationals should have addressed this offseason
The Nationals new front office group is coming off their first offseason with a mostly similar roster. The team also missed a golden opportunity to bring in reliable veteran rebullpen help.
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Washington Nationals top pick Eli Willits added needed strength this offseason
Last July, the Washington Nationals made Eli Willits the youngest first overall pick ever. With more famous prospects like Ethan Holiday and LSU ace Kade Anderson available, it was a bit of a risky pick. However, after a strong pro debut, Willits’ stock is higher than it was on draft day. Despite ranking behind Holiday […]
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Nationals Cade Cavalli Is Working On A New Pitch That Could Change The Game For Him
Cade Cavalli made his long-awaited return to the big league mound in August 2025, and in his 48.2 innings pitched, he flashed brilliance, posting a 95th percentile chase rate, 95th percentile barrel rate, and 93rd percentile groundball rate. Outside of a disastrous outing against the Yankees in August, where he allowed 7 earned runs over […]
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Nationals, Cionel Perez Agree To Minor-League Deal
The Nationals have agreed to a minor-league deal with left-hander Cionel Perez, according to Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. Perez earns an invite to major-league Spring Training. He will earn $1.9MM if he makes the roster, with $700k in incentives, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Perez is represented by Octagon. Perez is…
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Cavalli entering Spring Training with something new: opportunity
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- For the first time since 2023, Cade Cavalli is gearing up for a full Major League season healthy.
Cavalli has spent years at the Nationals’ training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. Except most of those days, though, were during his rehab process from Tommy
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