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Busy day ahead as offseason gets going

November 04, 2018, 6:09pm

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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Could Charlie Morton fit in Nats' plans for 2019?

November 05, 2018, 1:49am

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Could Charlie Morton fit in Nats' plans for 2019?

It was a bit of a surprise Friday that the Houston Astros did not extend a qualifying offer to veteran hurler Charlie Morton. Morton, 34, was a 2017 World Series champion and a 2018 All-Star for Houston. He turns 35 on Nov. 12. Morton went 15-3 with a 3.13 ERA in 30 starts this season. With roots in New Jersey and Delaware, it has been reported that Morton, if the Astros did not re-sign him, might prefer a team along the Eastern seaboard as his next destination. Could the Nationals be a...

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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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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 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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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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Nationals agree to terms with Trevor Rosenthal

November 03, 2018, 7:58am

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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with a conditional option with right-handed pitcher Trevor Rosenthal on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rosenthal, 28, posted a 2.99 ERA and 121 saves in 328 appearances across six Major League seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2012-17. During that stretch, he ranked among Major League relievers (min. 300.0 IP) in home runs allowed per nine innings...

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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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More pitching updates and notes on catchers Read, McCann

November 02, 2018, 4:24am

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More pitching updates and notes on catchers Read, McCann

Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart wrapped up his synopsis of instructional league pitchers with a quick item on a trio of pitchers who caught his eye. "We got a couple of kids that are going to show promise, but not quite ready for prime time worth mentioning, three right-handers: Pedro Gonzalez, Carlos Romero and Niomar Gomez," Menhart said. "All three are right-handers, starter types. They are beyond puppies, but they've got quite an upside." Pedro Gonzalez, 18, has pitched 19...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Club's rookie season in D.C. featured

October 30, 2018, 9:53am

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The World Series is over, and the countdown to spring training has begun. As we enter the void, remember two things: The Nationals' facility in West Palm Beach will start getting busy in just three and a half months, and MASN is here to fill the baseball vacuum. The first two entries in this week's "Nationals Classics" lineup take us back to the cavernous confines of the Nats' first home on East Capitol Street, and you'll see some faces that will jog your memory, including a young Ryan...

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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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Source: Nats agree to terms with reliever Trevor Rosenthal

October 31, 2018, 9:27am

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Source: Nats agree to terms with reliever Trevor Rosenthal

The Nationals have reportedly made their initial free agent signing of the offseason, agreeing to a deal with former Cardinals reliever Trevor Rosenthal, MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman has confirmed. Rosenthal, 28, sat out last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in August 2017. The right-hander went 3-4 with a 3.40 ERA in 2017 with the Cards, accruing 11 saves and striking out 76 batters in 47 2/3 innings. His high-water seasons included 45 saves in 2014 and 48 saves in...

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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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Instructional league wrap-up: four more collegiate pitchers

October 31, 2018, 2:34am

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Instructional league wrap-up: four more collegiate pitchers

RHP Andrew Karp 23 years old 6-foot-1, 204 lbs. Florida State Round 6 (2018) RHP Frankie Bartow 21 years old 6-foot-3, 180 lbs. Miami Round 11 (2018) RHP Jeremy McKinney 23 years old 6-foot, 190 bs. Indiana State Round 31 (2017) RHP Kyle Johnston 22 years old 6-foot, 190 lbs. Texas Round 6 (2017) Listed above are a few of the hurlers who were at the Nats' instructional league workouts last month. Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart offered updates on their progress. On Karp, Bartow and...

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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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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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World Series over, a world of speculation about free agents begins

October 29, 2018, 11:40am

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World Series over, a world of speculation about free agents begins

Prepare yourself: The baseball offseason is here, and that means a never-ending stream of speculation about trades and free agent signings. John Schuerholz, former general manager of the Atlanta Braves, used to accuse reporters of blowing even the tiniest tidbit of conversation out of proportion. "Reporters take a kernel of popcorn and turn it into a large bag immediately," he said. In case you haven't heard, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are the two biggest names on the free agent market....