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After "smooth" rehab, Rosenthal excited to join Nationals

November 05, 2018, 6:49am

As much as doctors, trainers and pitching coordinators have fine-tuned the rehab process from Tommy John surgery to the point some just believe it's now routine, there are always a few surprises along the way. A hiccup, or even a setback. Maybe a few moments of trepidation from a pitcher who begins to doubt he'll be able to make it all the way back. Trevor Rosenthal insists he experienced none of that. Yes, he's surprised by it. But the veteran reliever, who just signed as a free agent with...

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Busy day ahead as offseason gets going

November 04, 2018, 6:09pm

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October was relatively quiet, at least for teams like the Nationals that didn't make the postseason and didn't make any managerial or coaching changes. The calendar shift to November, though, has already brought a few bits of news, and things will continue to ramp up this week. Today promises to be a newsy day in itself for the Nats, with at least three items on the agenda. First up, Trevor Rosenthal will be holding a conference call with reporters at 10 a.m. to discuss his signing with the...

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Rendon loses Gold Glove Award to Arenado again

November 04, 2018, 2:34pm

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Rendon loses Gold Glove Award to Arenado again

Anthony Rendon is widely regarded as one of the best third basemen in the sport. But for now, he continues to be regarded as a notch below Nolan Arenado. For the third consecutive year, Rendon finished behind Arenado for the Gold Glove Award at third base. The awards, presented annually by Rawlings, were handed out this evening. Rendon has been a finalist (i.e., one of the top three vote-getters at his position) each of the last three years. But each time the quiet Nationals star has finished...

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After season of struggles, SolÃs' future with Nats is tenuous

November 03, 2018, 9:14pm

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After season of struggles, SolÃs' future with Nats is tenuous

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Sammy SolÃs, who could not take advantage of his many opportunities out of the bullpen. PLAYER REVIEW: SAMMY SOLÃS Age on opening day 2019: 30 How acquired: Second-round pick, 2010 draft MLB service time: 3 years, 52 days 2018 salary: $560,300 Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2019, free agent in 2022 2018 stats: 1-2, 6.41 ERA, 56 G, 0 SV,...

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Rosenthal passes physical, signing announced

November 03, 2018, 7:06am

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Rosenthal passes physical, signing announced

Trevor Rosenthal's signing with the Nationals became official this morning after the right-hander passed a physical, giving the club its first free agent addition of the offseason. Rosenthal, the Cardinals' former All-Star closer who missed all of the 2018 season following Tommy John surgery, agreed on Wednesday to a one-year contract with the Nats that guarantees him $7 million (a $6 million salary in 2019, plus a $1 million buyout if his 2020 option is not picked up). That conditional 2020...

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After climbing ladder in organization, Suero was solid as rookie

November 02, 2018, 8:42pm

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After climbing ladder in organization, Suero was solid as rookie

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Wander Suero, who made his major league debut this year. PLAYER REVIEW: WANDER SUERO Age on opening day 2019: 27 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, February 2010 MLB service time: 121 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under club control in 2019, arbitration-eligible in 2022, free agent in 2025 2018 stats: 4-1, 3.59 ERA, 40 G, 0...

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With qualifying offer to Harper, Nats' comp pick is set (updated)

November 02, 2018, 8:57am

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With qualifying offer to Harper, Nats' comp pick is set (updated)

The Nationals will submit a qualifying offer to Bryce Harper before today's 5 p.m., a club source confirmed, the latest of several procedural steps that are set to be taken as the star outfielder enters free agency. The qualifying offer - a one-year contract worth $17.9 million - is required if the Nationals want to receive draft-pick compensation should Harper ultimately sign with another club, though today's move doesn't change the likelihood of him either staying or going. Harper has 10...

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Glover returned healthy, but can he now be effective?

November 01, 2018, 12:12pm

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Glover returned healthy, but can he now be effective?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Koda Glover, who after a long rehab from a shoulder injury returned during the second half and had an eventful few months. PLAYER REVIEW: KODA GLOVER Age on opening day 2019: 25 How acquired: Eighth-round pick, 2015 draft MLB service time: 2 years, 51 days 2018 salary: $551,700 Contract status: Under club control in 2019, arbitration-eligible in 2020,...

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Solano elects free agency after clearing outright waivers

November 01, 2018, 10:18am

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Solano elects free agency after clearing outright waivers

Catcher Jhonatan Solano, who has spent the better part of the last decade in the Nationals organization, has elected to become a free agent after he cleared outright waivers in a transaction that opened up a spot on the club's 40-man roster. Solano was supposed to open this season at Triple-A Syracuse, but he quickly was promoted to Washington in early April after Matt Wieters went on the disabled list and Miguel Montero went on paternity leave. He spent only three days on the active roster,...

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Is Grace a matchup lefty or a long reliever?

October 31, 2018, 7:52pm

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Is Grace a matchup lefty or a long reliever?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Matt Grace, who has become a stalwart in the bullpen. PLAYER REVIEW: MATT GRACE Age on opening day 2019: 30 How acquired: Eighth-round pick, 2010 draft MLB service time: 2 years, 65 days 2018 salary: $557,000 Contract status: Under team control in 2019, arbitration-eligible in 2020, free agent in 2023 2018 stats: 1-1, 2.87 ERA, 56 G, 0 SV, 59 2/3 IP, 55...

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Rosenthal deal gives Nats another late-inning power arm

October 31, 2018, 12:05pm

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Rosenthal deal gives Nats another late-inning power arm

The Nationals, like most clubs, typically take their time in free agency, wait out the market and strike when they have an opportunity to sign a player over the winter. Today, they showed they aren't afraid to dive right in, though, and swoop up an appealing free agent only days after he became eligible to negotiate with teams. In agreeing to terms with Trevor Rosenthal, the Nats made a rare Halloween transaction to add an experienced and accomplished power arm to the back end of their...

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Surprisingly successful Miller should be part of 2019 bullpen

October 30, 2018, 12:30pm

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Surprisingly successful Miller should be part of 2019 bullpen

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Justin Miller, a surprisingly successful addition to the bullpen. PLAYER REVIEW: JUSTIN MILLER Age on opening day 2019: 31 How acquired: Signed as minor league free agent, January 2018 MLB service time: 2 years, 129 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under team control in 2019, arbitration-eligible in 2020, free agent in 2023 2018 stats: 7-1,...

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Nats pick up Doolittle's option, Harper headlines new free agents

October 29, 2018, 1:38pm

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Nats pick up Doolittle's option, Harper headlines new free agents

Not that there was ever any doubt they would, but the Nationals today formally announced they have picked up Sean Doolittle's $6 million option, guaranteeing their All-Star closer will return in 2019. With the World Series now complete, baseball's offseason began this morning, with 145 major leaguers officially becoming free agents. That list includes eight Nationals players: Bryce Harper, Matt Wieters, Mark Reynolds, Greg Holland, Kelvin Herrera, Jeremy Hellickson, Tim Collins and Joaquin...

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How will Holland's D.C. turnaround affect his market?

October 29, 2018, 10:10am

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How will Holland's D.C. turnaround affect his market?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Greg Holland, a midseason pickup who rediscovered his old form. PLAYER REVIEW: GREG HOLLAND Age on opening day 2019: 33 How acquired: Signed as free agent, August 2018 MLB service time: 7 years, 22 days 2018 salary: $14 million (Nats were only responsible for $161,150) Contract status: Free agent 2018 stats (combined STL/WSH): 2-2, 4.66 ERA, 56 G, 3 SV,...

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Dominant when healthy, Doolittle is surest thing in Nats bullpen

October 28, 2018, 9:29pm

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Dominant when healthy, Doolittle is surest thing in Nats bullpen

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Sean Doolittle, who had the most dominant season of his career but missed two months with a foot injury. PLAYER REVIEW: SEAN DOOLITTLE Age on opening day 2019: 32 How acquired: Traded with Ryan Madson from Athletics for Blake Treinen, Jesus Luzardo and Sheldon Neuse, July 2017 MLB service time: 6 years, 122 days 2018 salary: $4.38 million Contract...

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Rodriguez earned a chance next spring, but in what role?

October 27, 2018, 9:06pm

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Rodriguez earned a chance next spring, but in what role?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Jefry Rodriguez, who surprisingly made his major league debut this year and quickly made a name for himself. PLAYER REVIEW: JEFRY RODRIGUEZ Age on opening day 2019: 25 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, January 2012 MLB service time: 52 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under club control through 2021, arbitration-eligible in...

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Would the Nats take another flyer on Hellickson?

October 26, 2018, 11:37am

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Would the Nats take another flyer on Hellickson?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Jeremy Hellickson, who proved a surprisingly effective acquisition when he wasn't injured. PLAYER REVIEW: JEREMY HELLICKSON Age on opening day 2019: 31 How acquired: Signed as free agent, March 2018 MLB service time: 8 years, 45 days 2018 salary: $2 million (plus incentives) Contract status: Free agent 2018 stats: 5-3, 3.45 ERA, 19 GS, 0 CG, 91 1/3 IP,...

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Anthony Rendon again a Gold Glove finalist

October 25, 2018, 11:11am

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Anthony Rendon again a Gold Glove finalist

For the third straight year, Anthony Rendon is a finalist for a Gold Glove Award. Now the Nationals third baseman can only hope he doesn't lose out to Nolan Arenado for the third straight year. Rendon was revealed today as one of the top three vote-getters among National League third basemen, joining the Rockies' Arenado and the Brewers' Travis Shaw. The winner will be revealed on Nov. 4. Voting among NL managers and coaches took place in late September. A sabermetic component provided by...

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Nats need Fedde to be part of staff, whether starter or reliever

October 25, 2018, 10:16am

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Nats need Fedde to be part of staff, whether starter or reliever

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Erick Fedde, who is still trying to find his footing in the big leagues. PLAYER REVIEW: ERICK FEDDE Age on opening day 2019: 26 How acquired: First-round pick, 2014 draft MLB service time: 150 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under team control through 2020, likely arbitration-eligible in 2021, free agent in 2025 2018 stats: 2-4, 5.54 ERA, 11...

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Healthy again, Ross will be asked to step up next season

October 24, 2018, 11:06am

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Healthy again, Ross will be asked to step up next season

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Joe Ross, who returned in September healthy more than a year removed from Tommy John surgery. PLAYER REVIEW: JOE ROSS Age on opening day 2019: 25 How acquired: Traded with Trea Turner from Padres for Steven Souza Jr. and Travis Ott (who were sent to Rays in three-team deal), December 2014 MLB service time: 3 years, 67 days 2018 salary: $567,900 Contract...