Latest Nationals injuries & transactions

November 6th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.

LATEST INJURIES

LHP
Injury: Left flexor strain
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will continue rehab and recovery in the offseason. (Last updated: Sept. 27) More >>

LHP
Injury: Grade 3 UCL sprain
Expected return: Second half 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on July 29; will continue rehab and recovery in the offseason. (Last updated: Sept. 27)

RHP (Nationals' No. 2 prospect)
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will continue rehab and recovery in the offseason. (Last updated: Sept. 27)

LHP
Injury: Left forearm tightness
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on April 20 to repair flexor tendon and UCL; will continue rehab and recovery in the offseason. (Last updated: Sept. 27)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Nov. 6
• LHP : Acquired from Giants for RHP Robert Cranz
• RHP : Designated for assignment

Nov. 2
• 3B/DH José Tena: Designated for assignment
• LHP : Outrighted to Triple-A Rochester
• LHP : Outrighted to Triple-A Rochester
• LHP : Outrighted to Triple-A Rochester, elected free agency
• RHP : Claimed off waivers by Reds
• LHP : Claimed off waivers by Braves
• C : Activated from 60-day injured list
• RHP : Activated from 60-day injured list