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Eric Samulski reveals the “names to know” among the five prospects the Nationals received from the Texas Rangers in exchange for pitcher MacKenzie Gore and his ‘considerable upside.’

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Standing (Division)Division Rank	5th NL East
WinsWins	66
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RunsRuns Scored	687
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	899
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ManagerManager	Miguel Cairo

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MacKenzie Gore traded to Rangers from Nationals for five prospects

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Cade Cavalli, Nationals agree to $870,000 deal, settle arbitration case with smallest gap

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Tarik Skubal asks for record $32 million in arbitration while Detroit Tigers offer $19 million

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Foster Griffin and Nationals finalize 1-year, $5.5 million contract

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Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager

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Rotoworld Player News

Tsung-Che Cheng

WSH Shortstop #71

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Nationals designated INF Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment.

The Nationals just claimed him off waivers on Wednesday, but will now move on after claiming George Soriano on Friday. The 24-year-old Cheng will try to latch on somewhere else.
George Soriano

WSH Relief Pitcher #62

Nationals claimed RHP George Soriano off waivers from the Braves.

Soriano was designated for assignment earlier this week when the Braves claimed Jose Suarez. Now, he’ll wind up in Washington, but is still a long shot to make the Opening Day roster after posting a 7.64 ERA in 66 innings over his last two seasons.
Mickey Gasper

WSH Catcher #11

Nationals designated C/INF Mickey Gasper for assignment.

The versatile 30-year-old was just claimed off of waivers from the Twins last week, but he’ll head back into roster uncertainty after the Nationals needed to clear a 40-man roster spot for Richard Lovelady on Thursday. While Gasper has had continued success at the Triple-A level, he has struggled to a .133/.250/.195 slash line with a 28/14 K/BB ratio over 133 plate appearances at the big league level over the past two seasons.
Richard Lovelady

WSH Relief Pitcher #57

Nationals claimed LHP Richard Lovelady off of waivers from the Mets.

Lovelady was inked to a one-year contract as a free agent in October, but the Mets attempted to sneak him through waivers this week as they needed to clear room on their 40-man roster. The 30-year-old left-hander posted an 8.49 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and a 12/6 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings in 10 appearances between the Blue Jays and Mets in 2025.
Riley Adams

WSH Catcher #15

Nationals sent C Riley Adams outright to Triple-A Rochester.

Adams has the right to become a free agent, but he’ll probably stay put; he knew this might be coming when he signed a one-year, $1 million contract before the non-tender deadline and the split contract guarantees him a $500,000 salary in the minors. He’ll still have a chance to battle for a backup gig in spring training. As things stand now, it’ll probably be either he or Drew Millas backing up Keibert Ruiz initially, though Harry Ford could spoil things for everyone.
Konnor Pilkington

WSH Starting Pitcher #45

Nationals designated LHP Konnor Pilkington for assignment.

The move clears a spot on the Nationals’ 40-man roster for INF Tsung-Che Cheng, who was claimed off waivers from the Mets. Pilkington is a former third-round pick who had a 4.45 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 34/17 K/BB ratio across 28 1/3 innings in relief for the Nationals last season. Those walks have always been a problem for him, but since he still has a minor league option remaining, it’s likely another team takes a shot on him.
Tsung-Che Cheng

WSH Shortstop #71

Nationals claimed INF Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Mets.

Cheng was designated for assignment last week by the Mets last week. The Nationals are the third team to claim him this month. The 24-year-old put together a .207/.305/.267 slash line with one home run and 18 stolen bases in 107 Triple-A games last season in the Pirates organization and could provide speed and defense for the Nationals in a bench role should he make the club out of camp.
Sergio Alcantara

WSH 3rd Baseman #3

Nationals signed INF Sergio Alcántara to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

Alcántara spent 2025 in the Giants and Diamondbacks organizations, hitting .251/.368/.341 in 113 games at Triple-A with two home runs and four steals. He has hit .207 in 506 career MLB plate appearances and is simply organizational depth who can play all infield positions.
Andry Lara

WSH Relief Pitcher #72

Nationals sent RHP Andry Lara outright to Triple-A Rochester.

Lara will stick with the Nationals, which is probably best for his chances of seeing significant time in the majors this season. The 23-year-old was DFA’d last week after a season in which he finished with a 7.55 ERA in the minors and an 8.79 ERA in 14 1/3 innings as a reliever in the majors.
Bryce Montes de Oca

WSH Relief Pitcher #63

Nationals signed RHP Bryce Montes de Oca to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Montes de Oca is recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in September of 2024, and there’s a decent chance he won’t be ready for the start of the season. The 6-foot-7 right-hander has a chance to contribute to the Nationals’ bullpen when healthy, but will need to be added to the 40-man roster to join that group.