This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
CF Jacob Young
Injury: Left rib contusion
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Participated in full pregame hitting routine; still experiencing soreness but feeling better after being hit by a pitch on May 18; X-rays were negative. (Last updated: May 19)
RHP Clayton Beeter
Injury: Right forearm soreness
IL date: April 26, retroactive to April 23 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Mid- to late May
Status: Rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Rochester. Allowed one hit with one strikeout over one inning on May 16. Will throw one inning on May 19. (Last updated: May 18)
LHP DJ Herz
Injury: Left UCL sprain
IL date: Feb. 11 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Threw a 15-pitch live batting practice at the Nationals’ training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla., on May 15. (Last updated: May 18)
RHP Cole Henry
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
IL date: April 13 (15-day IL)
Expected return: First half of season
Status: Rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Rochester on May 17. Threw one inning on May 17, allowing just two hits. (Last updated: May 18)
RHP Max Kranick
Injury: Recovering from right elbow surgery
IL date: May 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: June
Status: Continuing his throwing program at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla.; signed to a one-year Major League deal with a club option for the 2027 season on May 5. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Trevor Williams
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Throwing bullpen sessions at the Nationals’ training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Josiah Gray
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: March 23, retroactive to March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Continuing throwing progression at Nationals' training complex. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Jarlin Susana (Nationals' No. 4 prospect)
Injury: Right lat surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Continuing his throwing progression at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: May 5)
RHP Travis Sykora (Nationals' No. 2 prospect)
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction
Expected return: 2027
Status: Continuing his throwing progression at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: May 5)
LHP Ken Waldichuk
Injury: Left forearm tightness
IL date: April 16, retroactive to April 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on April 20 to repair flexor tendon and UCL. (Last updated: April 24).
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
May 19
• OF Dylan Crews, 1B Andres Chaparro: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• OF Joey Wiemer: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
May 18
• 3B Brady House: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
May 15
• LHP Andrew Alvarez: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• RHP Zak Kent: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester