What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 0-0, in the NL East.

How are the Nationals doing?

The Washington Nationals are 0-0, in the NL East. They are 0-0 over their last 7 games.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

March 14, 2026

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals made waves on Friday by optioning left-hander Mitchell Parker, a key member of last year's rotation, to AAA Rochester after a lackluster spring training. This decision, alongside the cuts of Andrew Alvarez and Jake Eder, signals a shift as Opening Day approaches and raises questions about the future of the pitching staff. While Seaver King stands out as one of the hottest players in camp, his impressive play may ultimately lead to little unless a trade reshuffles the roster. With several spots still up for grabs, the Nats are in a delicate balancing act, weighing immediate performance against long-term plans as they plot their course toward 2026.

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Districtondeck

Member of last year's Nationals rotation optioned to AAA after shaky spring training

The Washington Nationals optioned a member of their starting rotation for the last 2 seasons down to AAA Rochester on Friday afternoon.

Districtondeck

One of the hottest Nationals players this spring is winning a battle to nowhere

Seaver King plays great baseball in spring training; however, it may mean very little as to his 2026 plans, unless a trade of someone ahead of him clears his path.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals make notable roster cuts as Opening Day looms

The Washington Nationals have made another round of cuts as Opening Day comes closer. This round involved the most notable names and saw some familiar faces get sent to the minors. It also provided some clarity on what the roster could look like. However, there are still plenty of roster spots up for grabs. For […]

Mlbtraderumors

Which Top Prospects Could Be On 2026 Opening Day Rosters?

In the not-too-distant past, it was relatively rare for organizations to break camp with their very best prospects on the roster. It still happened at times, but MLB's service time structure was set up such that keeping a top prospect in the minors for even two weeks to begin the season effectively ensured that he'd […]

Mlbtraderumors

Nationals Option Mitchell Parker

The Nationals announced Friday they’ve optioned left-handers Mitchell Parker, Andrew Alvarez and Jake Eder. That takes three pitchers, one of whom has been on the MLB roster for the last two years, out of the mix for the Opening Day rotation. Parker’s demotion is the most notable. He had been in the big leagues since his first […]

MLB.com

Nats' rotation updates: Parker optioned, Littell debuts and more

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Between roster moves, a Spring Training debut and a significant step in Tommy John recovery, the Nationals' starting rotation was the hot topic at camp on Friday. Among the seven players impacted by roster moves, left-handers Mitchell Parker and Andrew Alvarez were optioned to Triple-A

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