Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals MLB team page: upcoming games with our picks and odds, recent results and the roster.
Washington Nationals play in the NL East.
Washington Nationals overview
The Washington Nationals play in the National League East at Nationals Park along the Anacostia River in the Navy Yard neighborhood. The franchise began as the Montreal Expos in 1969 and moved to Washington in 2005, bringing MLB back to the capital for the first time since 1971. The Nationals won the 2019 World Series over the Houston Astros in a series in which the road team won all seven games. For bettors, Nationals Park generally plays close to neutral, and the humid Washington summers can affect scoring. Division games against the Braves, Phillies and Mets often draw heavy public betting.
Betting insights
Nationals Park generally plays close to neutral, though hot, humid Washington summers can help the ball carry, and cooler spring nights can suppress scoring. Wind coming off the Anacostia River is another factor to check. The Nationals' division opponents include the Braves, Phillies and Mets, which often bring heavy public money and can shade lines. When the Nationals are underdogs, focus on the specific pitching matchup. First five innings bets can be useful when Washington has a starting pitching edge but a less proven bullpen.
Recent results
- August 25, 2026: Colorado Rockies 3, Washington Nationals 1
- August 24, 2026: Colorado Rockies 3, Washington Nationals 13
- August 23, 2026: Washington Nationals 2, Miami Marlins 6
- August 22, 2026: Washington Nationals 2, Miami Marlins 4
- August 19, 2026: Washington Nationals 6, Texas Rangers 0
Washington Nationals roster
- #54 Andrew Alvarez Pitchers
- #39 Clayton Beeter Pitchers
- #59 Jake Bird Pitchers
- #24 Cade Cavalli Pitchers
- #74 Riley Cornelio Pitchers
- #48 Yovanny Cruz Pitchers
- #76 Will Dion Pitchers
- #19 Connelly Early Pitchers
- #40 Josiah Gray Pitchers
- #77 DJ Herz Pitchers
- #27 Jake Irvin Pitchers
- #25 Jackson Kent Pitchers
- #57 Zak Kent Pitchers
- #41 Brad Lord Pitchers
- #55 Richard Lovelady Pitchers
- #62 Kyle Nicolas Pitchers
- #51 Carson Palmquist Pitchers
- #43 Luis Perales Pitchers
- #64 Orlando Ribalta Pitchers
- #75 Paxton Schultz Pitchers
- #72 Jared Simpson Pitchers
- #49 Jack Sinclair Pitchers
- #73 Erik Tolman Pitchers
- #47 Gus Varland Pitchers
- #46 Eddy Yean Pitchers
- #17 Harry Ford Catchers
- #20 Keibert Ruiz Catchers
- #5 CJ Abrams Infielders
- #87 Andres Chaparro Infielders
- #12 Brady House Infielders
- #28 Yohandy Morales Infielders
- #26 Nasim Nunez Infielders
- #81 Abimelec Ortiz Infielders
- #84 Jorbit Vivas Infielders
- #3 Dylan Crews Outfielders
- #4 Daylen Lile Outfielders
- #45 Andrew Pinckney Outfielders
- #29 James Wood Outfielders
- #30 Jacob Young Outfielders
- #8 Jose Tena Designated Hitter
Injuries
- Davidjohn Herz, Elbow - Expected to be out until at least Sep 16, Sidelined
- PJ Poulin, Forearm - Expected to be out until at least Sep 16, Sidelined
- Connelly Early, Elbow - Expected to be out until at least Sep 20, Sidelined
- C.J. Abrams, Neck - Questionable for Sep 16, Questionable
- Matt Waldron, Chest - Expected to be out until at least Feb 1, Sidelined
- Drew Millas, Finger - Expected to be out until at least Feb 1, Sidelined
- Orlando Ribalta, Forearm - Expected to be out until at least Sep 19, Sidelined
- Josiah Gray, Elbow - Expected to be out until at least Sep 25, Sidelined
- Mitchell Parker, Elbow - Expected to be out until at least Sep 1, Sidelined
- Ken Waldichuk, Elbow - Expected to be out until at least Jun 1, Sidelined