2025 Washington Nationals season

2025 Washington Nationals
2025 Washington Nationals
League	National League
Division	East
Ballpark	Nationals Park
City	Washington, D.C.
Record	0–0 (–)
Owners	Lerner Enterprises
General managers	Mike Rizzo
Managers	Dave Martinez
Television	MASN
Radio	106.7 The Fan; Washington Nationals Radio Network

The 2025 Washington Nationals season is the Nationals' 21st season as the Major League Baseball franchise in the District of Columbia, the 18th season at Nationals Park, and the 57th since the original team was started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ^[1]^[2] The Nationals are led by Dave Martinez in his seventh year as manager. They are members of the National League East division.

Previous season

The Nationals finished fourth in the National League East Division in the 2024 season, with a win-loss record of 71–91.

Offseason

Reliever Jacob Barnes and starting pitchers Patrick Corbin and Trevor Williams became free agents after the 2024 World Series.^[3] They were soon joined in free agency by first baseman Joey Gallo, as the Nationals declined their end of a mutual option for the 2025 season,^[4] as well as first baseman Joey Meneses, utilityman Ildemaro Vargas, and reliever Michael Rucker, whom the Nationals outrighted from the 40-man roster.^[5] Facing decisions on whether to extend new contract offers for the 2025 season to players eligible for arbitration, Washington declined to tender contracts to two longtime Nationals relievers: closer Kyle Finnegan and former closer Tanner Rainey.^[6]

Additionally, the Nationals lost starting pitcher Thaddeus Ward to the Baltimore Orioles on a waiver claim on November 4. Ward did not appear in a game for the Nationals in 2024, after spending the 2023 season on Washington's roster as a Rule 5 draft pick.^[7]

Washington chose to protect prospects Andry Lara and Robert Hassell III from the Rule 5 draft, adding them to the 40-man roster on November 19.^[8] Hassell's promotion to the major league roster came two days after he helped lead the Salt River Rafters to the Arizona Fall League championship.^[9] For the third year in a row, the Nationals made a selection in the Rule 5 draft themselves, acquiring Tampa Bay Rays minor league reliever Evan Reifert.^[10]

On December 10, the Nationals won the draft lottery, giving them the first pick in the 2025 draft. Going into the lottery, Washington had the fourth best odds of winning the lottery.^[11]

The Nationals signed their first major league free agent on December 19, 2024, inking right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka to a reported $9 million contract over one year.^[12] Days later, they traded left-handed reliever Robert Garcia to the Texas Rangers for first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.^[13]

Transactions

November 4, 2024: The Nationals lost right-handed pitcher Thaddeus Ward on a waiver claim by the Baltimore Orioles and outrighted right-handed pitcher Michael Rucker, first baseman Joey Meneses, and third baseman Ildemaro Vargas to the minor leagues; they elected free agency.
November 19, 2024: The Nationals selected the contracts of right-handed pitcher Andry Lara and outfielder Robert Hassell III from the minor leagues.
November 22, 2024: The Nationals declined to tender new contracts to right-handed pitchers Kyle Finnegan and Tanner Rainey.
December 11, 2024: The Nationals selected right-handed pitcher Evan Reifert from the Tampa Bay Rays via the Rule 5 draft.
December 19, 2024: The Nationals signed right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka to a one-year major league contract.
December 22, 2024: The Nationals acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers for left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia.

Game log

Legend
	Nationals win
	Nationals loss
	Postponement
Bold	Nationals team member

2025 Game Log: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)

March/April: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent
1	March 27	Phillies
2	March 29	Phillies
3	March 30	Phillies
4	March 31	@ Blue Jays
5	April 1	@ Blue Jays
6	April 2	@ Blue Jays
7	April 4	Diamondbacks
8	April 5	Diamondbacks
9	April 6	Diamondbacks
10	April 7	Dodgers
11	April 8	Dodgers
12	April 9	Dodgers
13	April 11	@ Marlins
14	April 12	@ Marlins
15	April 13	@ Marlins
16	April 14	@ Pirates
17	April 15	@ Pirates
18	April 16	@ Pirates
19	April 17	@ Pirates
20	April 18	@ Rockies
21	April 19	@ Rockies
22	April 20	@ Rockies
23	April 22	Orioles
24	April 23	Orioles
25	April 24	Orioles
26	April 25	Mets
27	April 26	Mets
28	April 27	Mets
29	April 28	Mets
30	April 29	@ Phillies
31	April 30	@ Phillies

May: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent
32	May 1	@ Phillies
33	May 2	@ Reds
34	May 3	@ Reds
35	May 4	@ Reds
36	May 5	Guardians
37	May 6	Guardians
38	May 7	Guardians
39	May 9	Cardinals
40	May 10	Cardinals
41	May 11	Cardinals
42	May 12	@ Braves
43	May 13	@ Braves
44	May 14	@ Braves
45	May 15	@ Braves
46	May 16	@ Orioles
47	May 17	@ Orioles
48	May 18	@ Orioles
49	May 20	Braves
50	May 21	Braves
51	May 22	Braves
52	May 23	Giants
53	May 24	Giants
54	May 25	Giants
55	May 27	@ Mariners
56	May 28	@ Mariners
57	May 29	@ Mariners
58	May 30	@ Diamondbacks
59	May 31	@ Diamondbacks

June: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent
60	June 1	@ Diamondbacks
61	June 3	Cubs
62	June 4	Cubs
63	June 5	Cubs
64	June 6	Rangers
65	June 7	Rangers
66	June 8	Rangers
67	June 10	@ Mets
68	June 11	@ Mets
69	June 12	@ Mets
70	June 13	Marlins
71	June 14	Marlins
72	June 15	Marlins
73	June 16	Rockies
74	June 17	Rockies
75	June 18	Rockies
76	June 19	Rockies
77	June 20	@ Dodgers
78	June 21	@ Dodgers
79	June 22	@ Dodgers
80	June 23	@ Padres
81	June 24	@ Padres
82	June 25	@ Padres
83	June 27	@ Angels
84	June 28	@ Angels
85	June 29	@ Angels

July: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent
86	July 1	Tigers
87	July 2	Tigers
88	July 3	Tigers
89	July 4	Red Sox
90	July 5	Red Sox
91	July 6	Red Sox
92	July 8	@ Cardinals
93	July 9	@ Cardinals
94	July 10	@ Cardinals
95	July 11	@ Brewers
96	July 12	@ Brewers
97	July 13	@ Brewers
All–Star Break (July 14–17)
98	July 18	Padres
99	July 19	Padres
100	July 20	Padres
101	July 21	Reds
102	July 22	Reds
103	July 23	Reds
104	July 25	@ Twins
105	July 26	@ Twins
106	July 27	@ Twins
107	July 28	@ Astros
108	July 29	@ Astros
109	July 30	@ Astros

August: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent
110	August 1	Brewers
111	August 2	Brewers
112	August 3	Brewers
113	August 5	Athletics
114	August 6	Athletics
115	August 7	Athletics
116	August 8	@ Giants
117	August 9	@ Giants
118	August 10	@ Giants
119	August 11	@ Royals
120	August 12	@ Royals
121	August 13	@ Royals
122	August 14	Phillies
123	August 15	Phillies
124	August 16	Phillies
125	August 17	Phillies
126	August 19	Mets
127	August 20	Mets
128	August 21	Mets
129	August 22	@ Phillies
130	August 23	@ Phillies
131	August 24	@ Phillies
132	August 25	@ Yankees
133	August 26	@ Yankees
134	August 27	@ Yankees
135	August 29	Rays
136	August 30	Rays
137	August 31	Rays

September: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent
138	September 1	Marlins
139	September 2	Marlins
140	September 3	Marlins
141	September 5	@ Cubs
142	September 6	@ Cubs
143	September 7	@ Cubs
144	September 8	@ Marlins
145	September 9	@ Marlins
146	September 10	@ Marlins
147	September 11	@ Marlins
148	September 12	Pirates
149	September 13	Pirates
150	September 14	Pirates
151	September 15	Braves
152	September 16	Braves
153	September 17	Braves
154	September 19	@ Mets
155	September 20	@ Mets
156	September 21	@ Mets
157	September 22	@ Braves
158	September 23	@ Braves
159	September 24	@ Braves
160	September 26	White Sox
161	September 27	White Sox
162	September 28	White Sox

Current roster

40-man roster

Non-roster invitees

Coaches/Other

Pitchers

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

Pitchers

-- Clay Helvey
-- Konnor Pilkington

Manager

4 Dave Martinez

Coaches

35 Henry Blanco (coaching/strategy)
25 Ricky Bones (bullpen)
22 Miguel Cairo (bench)
7 Darnell Coles (hitting)
63 Sean Doolittle (pitching strategist)
12 Ricky Gutiérrez (third base)
48 Jim Hickey (pitching)
23 Chris Johnson (assistant hitting)
87 Octavio Martinez (bullpen catcher)
88 Gerardo Parra (first base)
85 Brandon Snyder (bullpen catcher)

38 active, 0 inactive, 2 non-roster invitees

7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list
* Not on active roster
^† Suspended list
Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated December 22, 2024
Transactions • Depth chart
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Farm system

Level	Team	League
Triple-A	Rochester Red Wings	International League
Double-A	Harrisburg Senators	Eastern League
High-A	Wilmington Blue Rocks	South Atlantic League
Low-A	Fredericksburg Nationals	Carolina League
Rookie	FCL Nationals	Florida Complex League
Rookie	DSL Nationals	Dominican Summer League

References

^ Mears, Stephen G. "Ghost" (October 9, 2022). "Eight reasons for some optimism for the 2023 Washington Nationals!". TalkNats.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
^ Reddington, Patrick (October 13, 2022). "Washington Nationals' 2023 Roster: Versatile Lane Thomas part of future in D.C." Federal Baseball. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
^ Kerr, Byron (November 1, 2024). "#Nationals XX(B) free agents announced today by MLB: Jacob Barnes, Patrick Corbin, Trevor Williams". Retrieved November 4, 2024.
^ "Joey Gallo to hit free agency after Nationals decline option". ESPN. November 3, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
^ "The Nationals made the following roster moves". Nationals Communications. November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
^ Adams, Steve (November 22, 2024). "Nationals Non-Tender Kyle Finnegan". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
^ "Orioles' Thaddeus Ward: Scooped up by Baltimore". CBS Sports. November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
^ Camerato, Jessica (November 19, 2024). "Nats add Hassell III and Lara to roster, protecting them from Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
^ Heneghan, Kelsie (November 17, 2024). "Rafters surprise Saguaros for first Arizona Fall League crown since 2019". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
^ https://curlyw.mlblogs.com/washington-nationals-select-right-handed-pitcher-evan-reifert-in-the-rule-5-draft-059f4517e3fe
^ Nusbaum, Spencer (December 10, 2024). "Nationals win MLB draft lottery, will have No. 1 pick in July". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
^ McDonald, Darragh (December 19, 2024). "Nationals Sign Michael Soroka". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
^ "Nats acquire 1B Nathaniel Lowe from Rangers". MLB.com. December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.

External links

2025 Washington Nationals season at Baseball Reference

[1] Mears, Stephen G. "Ghost" (October 9, 2022). "Eight reasons for some optimism for the 2023 Washington Nationals!". TalkNats.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.

[2] Reddington, Patrick (October 13, 2022). "Washington Nationals' 2023 Roster: Versatile Lane Thomas part of future in D.C." Federal Baseball. Retrieved October 13, 2022.

[3] Kerr, Byron (November 1, 2024). "#Nationals XX(B) free agents announced today by MLB: Jacob Barnes, Patrick Corbin, Trevor Williams". Retrieved November 4, 2024.

[4] "Joey Gallo to hit free agency after Nationals decline option". ESPN. November 3, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.

[5] "The Nationals made the following roster moves". Nationals Communications. November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.

[6] Adams, Steve (November 22, 2024). "Nationals Non-Tender Kyle Finnegan". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 22, 2024.

[7] "Orioles' Thaddeus Ward: Scooped up by Baltimore". CBS Sports. November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.

[8] Camerato, Jessica (November 19, 2024). "Nats add Hassell III and Lara to roster, protecting them from Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2024.

[9] Heneghan, Kelsie (November 17, 2024). "Rafters surprise Saguaros for first Arizona Fall League crown since 2019". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2024.

[10] ttps://curlyw.mlblogs.com/washington-nationals-select-right-handed-pitcher-evan-reifert-in-the-rule-5-draft-059f4517e3fe

[11] Nusbaum, Spencer (December 10, 2024). "Nationals win MLB draft lottery, will have No. 1 pick in July". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

[12] McDonald, Darragh (December 19, 2024). "Nationals Sign Michael Soroka". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 19, 2024.

[13] "Nats acquire 1B Nathaniel Lowe from Rangers". MLB.com. December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.

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