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Updates on Nats prospects in Arizona Fall League

November 08, 2021, 9:50am

The development of prospects is a vital part of any rebuilding team and the Arizona Fall League presents teams with an opportunity to send a handful of their minor league players to continue that process after the conclusions of their regular seasons. Whether they missed time due to injuries or coaches want to see them play more, the AFL is a great chance for prospects to accumulate more innings or more at-bats against other top prospects across the sport. The Nationals have eight players...

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A few thoughts on Henry Blanco's new role on Nats staff (updated)

November 06, 2021, 10:33am

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A few thoughts on Henry Blanco's new role on Nats staff (updated)

Coaches are the unsung heroes in the major leagues, spending long hours before and after games, working with multiple players with different skill sets to reach their full potential. Many a time, I've arrived at a ballpark at 2 p.m. to find a hitting coach working with a batter in a session that started an hour or more earlier, or a pitching coach overseeing a bullpen session with a hurler working to perfect a new pitch. Simply put, most fans don't see the work that goes into what happens...

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Juan Soto named a finalist for 2021 National League MVP award

November 08, 2021, 3:46pm

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Juan Soto named a finalist for 2021 National League MVP award

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was named one of three finalists for the 2021 National League Most Valuable Player award, announced Monday on MLB Network. It is Soto's second time being named a finalist for a Baseball Writers' Association of America award, as he finished second in the 2018 National League Rookie of the Year award voting. The winners of the Most Valuable Player awards will be announced live on MLB Network on Thursday, November 18. Other finalists include Philadelphia...

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How will the Nats approach finding a new closer?

November 04, 2021, 8:24am

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How will the Nats approach finding a new closer?

Watching everyone's memories of the 2019 postseason run, a World Series win in Game 7 in Houston on Howie Kendrick's clanger and the ensuing celebratory parade in D.C. has been a blast. I've always preferred memories over memorabilia, because memories can't be bought, sold or traded. They'll be with us until the day we die. Man, what a fun postseason we had two years ago, full of memories to last a lifetime. But the 2021 campaign is over, and it's time to throw another log into the hot...

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Coles brings track record of success to Nationals

November 06, 2021, 5:39am

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When word got out that Kevin Long would be leaving D.C. to take the hitting coach job in Philadelphia, Darnell Coles must have had a keen eye on the opening with the Nationals. Not only for the opportunity to rejoin the organization with which he started his coaching career and to be alongside longtime friend Davey Martinez in the dugout, but also for the chance to work with one of baseball's best hitters in Juan Soto. (Not to mention a power switch-hitter in Josh Bell and a core of young...

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Nats claim PÃ©rez off waivers from Guardians, outright McGowin

November 05, 2021, 12:43pm

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Nats claim PÃ©rez off waivers from Guardians, outright McGowin

The Nationals tweaked their 40-man roster Friday afternoon, claiming left-hander Francisco PÃ©rez off waivers from the Guardians. PÃ©rez made his major league debut for the Indians in 2021, working to a 4.05 ERA in four relief outings. He was tagged for three runs in 1 1/3 innings in his debut on Aug. 12 at home against the A's, then turned in three scoreless appearances in September, covering 5 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old from the Dominican Republic will retain his rookie status at least...

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Unlikely addition Machado made positive impression

November 04, 2021, 7:15am

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Unlikely addition Machado made positive impression

PLAYER REVIEW: ANDRES MACHADO Age on opening day 2022: 28 How acquired: Signed as minor league free agent, February 2021 MLB service time: 120 days 2021 salary: $570,500 Contract status: Under team control, possibly arbitration-eligible in 2024, free agent in 2028 2021 stats: 1-2, 3.53 ERA, 40 G, 35 2/3 IP, 30 H, 17 R, 14 ER, 4 HR, 15 BB, 30 SO, 5 HBP, 1.262 WHIP, 116 ERA+, 4.63 FIP, 0.0 fWAR, 0.2 bWAR Quotable: "I've been watching him and using him in different situations. He gets the ball...

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Hard-throwing Thompson must locate to make it with Nats

November 03, 2021, 6:42pm

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Hard-throwing Thompson must locate to make it with Nats

PLAYER REVIEW: MASON THOMPSON Age on opening day 2022: 24 How acquired: Traded from Padres with Jordy Barley for Daniel Hudson, July 2021 MLB service time: 80 days 2021 salary: $570,500 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2025, free agent in 2028 2021 stats (SD/WSH): 1-3, 4.01 ERA, 31 G, 24 2/3 IP, 32 H, 15 R, 11 ER, 4 HR, 15 BB, 23 SO, 1 HBP, 1.905 WHIP, 103 ERA+, 5.36 FIP, minus-0.2 fWAR, minus-0.1 bWAR Quotable: "There's definitely nerves coming over to a new...

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Nationals claim Francisco PÃ©rez off waivers from Guardians

November 05, 2021, 12:57pm

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The Washington Nationals claimed left-handed pitcher Francisco PÃ©rez off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Additionally, the Nationals outrighted right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin to Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. PÃ©rez, 24, went 4-0 with three saves and a 1.87 ERA in 30 games between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus in 2021. He struck out 82 batters in 53.0 innings pitched while...

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Full coaching staff announced, with new position added

November 03, 2021, 8:05am

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Full coaching staff announced, with new position added

The Nationals announced their full 2022 coaching staff today, one that includes four new faces and one new position. The newcomers to manager Davey Martinez's staff: Darnell Coles (hitting coach), Eric Young Jr. (first base coach), Gary DiSarcina (third base coach) and Ricky Bones (bullpen coach). The first three had previously been reported, with the addition of Bones coming today and coming in conjunction with the shifting of Henry Blanco from bullpen coach to the newly created job of...

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Can Voth still develop into reliable reliever for Nats?

November 02, 2021, 9:04pm

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Can Voth still develop into reliable reliever for Nats?

PLAYER REVIEW: AUSTIN VOTH Age on opening day 2022: 29 How acquired: Fifth-round pick, 2013 draft MLB service time: 2 years, 127 days 2021 salary: $587,700 Contract status: Likely arbitration-eligible in 2022, free agent in 2026 2021 stats: 4-1, 5.34 ERA, 49 G, 1 GS, 0 CG, 57 1/3 IP, 57 H, 35 R, 34 ER, 10 HR, 28 BB, 59 SO, 1 HBP, 1.483 WHIP, 76 ERA+, 4.90 FIP, minus-0.1 fWAR, minus-0.4 bWAR Quotable: "My nose is still straight. I'm still pretty good looking, I feel like." - Austin Voth,...

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Source: DiSarcina will be Nats' new third base coach

November 02, 2021, 7:27am

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Source: DiSarcina will be Nats' new third base coach

Davey Martinez has added another new member to his staff, hiring Gary DiSarcina as third base coach, making the former infielder and longtime big league coach the third new face brought in by Martinez since the season ended. The hiring hasn't been formally announced yet, but a source familiar with the decision confirmed it. The Washington Post was first to report the news. DiSarcina comes to D.C. after four years on the Mets' staff, the last three as third base coach. The 53-year-old was one...

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Is 34-year-old Hernandez a left fielder, pinch-hitter or DH?

October 19, 2021, 8:53pm

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Is 34-year-old Hernandez a left fielder, pinch-hitter or DH?

PLAYER REVIEW: YADIEL HERNANDEZ Age on opening day 2022: 34 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, October 2016 MLB service time: 1 year, 28 days 2021 salary: $570,500 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2024, free agent in 2027 2021 stats: 112 G, 289 PA, 264 AB, 33 R, 72 H, 8 2B, 1 3B, 9 HR, 32 RBI, 3 SB, 0 CS, 22 BB, 59 SO, .273 AVG, .329 OBP, .413 SLG, .742 OPS, 103 OPS+, minus-8 DRS, 0.2 fWAR, 0.1 bWAR Quotable: "We don't know - I don't know - what's...

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Thomas surprisingly put himself into Nats' potential plan

October 18, 2021, 6:07pm

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Thomas surprisingly put himself into Nats' potential plan

PLAYER REVIEW: LANE THOMAS Age on opening day 2022: 26 How acquired: Traded from Cardinals for Jon Lester, July 2021 MLB service time: 2 years, 14 days 2021 salary: $570,500 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2023, free agent in 2026 2021 stats (STL/WSH): 77 G, 264 PA, 226 AB, 35 R, 53 H, 15 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 28 RBI, 6 SB, 3 CS, 37 BB, 63 SO, .235 AVG, .341 OBP, .412 SLG, .752 OPS, 107 OPS+, minus-2 DRS, 0.6 fWAR, 0.9 bWAR Quotable: "At the end of the day, I always knew...

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Is Adams a backup catcher with pop, or could he be more?

October 15, 2021, 9:50am

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Is Adams a backup catcher with pop, or could he be more?

PLAYER REVIEW: RILEY ADAMS Age on opening day 2022: 25 How acquired: Traded from Blue Jays for Brad Hand, July 2021 MLB service time: 92 days 2021 salary: $570,500 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2025, free agent in 2028 2021 stats (TOR/WSH): 47 G, 120 PA, 99 AB, 13 R, 22 H, 8 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 0 SB, 0 CS, 15 BB, 40 SO, .222 AVG, .358 OBP, .384 SLG, .742 OPS, 105 OPS+, minus-6 DRS, 0.0 fWAR, 0.5 bWAR Quotable: "He's going to get an opportunity to play, play...

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With strong finish, Ruiz showed he's ready to be No. 1 catcher

October 14, 2021, 10:24am

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With strong finish, Ruiz showed he's ready to be No. 1 catcher

PLAYER REVIEW: KEIBERT RUIZ Age on opening day 2022: 23 How acquired: Traded with Josiah Gray, Gerardo Carrillo and Donovan Casey from Dodgers for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, July 2021 MLB service time: 64 days 2021 salary: $570,500 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2025, free agent in 2028 2021 stats (LA/WSH): 29 G, 96 PA, 88 AB, 10 R, 24 H, 3 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 15 RBI, 0 SB, 0 CS, 6 BB, 9 SO, .273 AVG, .333 OBP, .409 SLG, .742 OPS, 104 OPS+, 1 DRS, 0.3 fWAR, 0.5...

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After another down year, will Kieboom get another shot?

October 13, 2021, 10:44am

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After another down year, will Kieboom get another shot?

PLAYER REVIEW: CARTER KIEBOOM Age on opening day 2022: 24 How acquired: First-round pick, 2016 draft MLB service time: 1 year, 86 days 2021 salary: $570,500 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2024, free agent in 2027 2021 stats: 62 G, 249 PA, 217 AB, 26 R, 45 H, 6 2B, 0 3B, 6 HR, 20 RBI, 0 SB, 0 CS, 25 BB, 62 SO, .207 AVG, .301 OBP, .318 SLG, .619 OPS, 72 OPS+, minus-8 DRS, minus-0.7 fWAR, minus-1.1 bWAR Quotable: "It's a matter with him of making adjustments. He...

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Nationals announce major league coaching staff

November 03, 2021, 8:38am

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The Washington Nationals announced the remainder of their 2022 Major League coaching staff on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Dave Martinez made the joint announcement. * Tim Bogar - Bench Coach * Darnell Coles - Hitting Coach * Pat Roessler - Assistant Hitting Coach * Jim Hickey - Pitching Coach * Eric Young Jr. - First Base Coach * Gary DiSarcina - Third Base Coach * Henry Blanco - Catching and Strategy Coach * Ricky Bones -...

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After getting thrown into closer role, where does Finnegan fit?

November 01, 2021, 7:52pm

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After getting thrown into closer role, where does Finnegan fit?

PLAYER REVIEW: KYLE FINNEGAN Age on opening day 2022: 30 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2019 MLB service time: 2 years, 0 days 2021 salary: $582,400 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2023, free agent in 2026 2021 stats: 5-9, 3.55 ERA, 68 G, 11 SV, 66 IP, 64 H, 39 R, 26 ER, 9 HR, 34 BB, 68 SO, 2 HBP, 1.485 WHIP, 115 ERA+, 4.52 FIP, 0.1 fWAR, minus-0.6 bWAR Quotable: "Don't get me wrong, he's been a godsend for us. He's handled the ball for multiple...

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With strong finish, Rainey put himself back in mix for closer job

October 31, 2021, 7:53pm

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With strong finish, Rainey put himself back in mix for closer job

PLAYER REVIEW: TANNER RAINEY Age on opening day 2022: 29 How acquired: Traded from Reds for Tanner Roark, December 2018 MLB service time: 2 years, 126 days 2021 salary: $589,000 Contract status: Likely arbitration-eligible in 2022, free agent in 2026 2021 stats: 1-3, 7.39 ERA, 38 G, 3 SV, 31 2/3 IP, 29 H, 27 R, 26 ER, 6 HR, 25 BB, 42 SO, 3 HBP, 1.705 WHIP, 55 ERA+, 5.64 FIP, minus-0.3 fWAR, minus-1.1 bWAR Quotable: "You know what I like a lot from Rainey right now? He looks way more under...