Mark Zuckerman
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I didn't invent Facebook, but I do cover the Washington Nationals for MASNsports.com and co-host the Nats Chat podcast: https://www.natschatpodcast.com/
Nationals will have four noon local starts on Peacock/NBCSN: two home games in August, plus a May road game in Miami and a June road game in Arizona.
January 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Nationals will have four noon local starts on Peacock/NBCSN: two home games in August, plus a May road game in Miami and a June road game in Arizona.
Nationals have announced the hiring of Jason Sinnarajah as president of business operations, a new position at the same level of president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Was previously Royals’ COO and Bills’ senior VP of business administration.
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Nationals have announced the hiring of Jason Sinnarajah as president of business operations, a new position at the same level of president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Was previously Royals’ COO and Bills’ senior VP of business administration.
12/31 – JORDAN ZIMMERMANN
RHP, 2009-15
2nd round pick in 2007 from tiny WI town became 2-time All-Star, going 70-50 with 3.32 ERA, 1.159 WHIP in 178 starts. Threw 1st no-hitter in club history. Signed $110 million deal with DET but couldn’t stay healthy. Career: 95-91, 4.07 ERA.
RHP, 2009-15
2nd round pick in 2007 from tiny WI town became 2-time All-Star, going 70-50 with 3.32 ERA, 1.159 WHIP in 178 starts. Threw 1st no-hitter in club history. Signed $110 million deal with DET but couldn’t stay healthy. Career: 95-91, 4.07 ERA.
December 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
12/31 – JORDAN ZIMMERMANN
RHP, 2009-15
2nd round pick in 2007 from tiny WI town became 2-time All-Star, going 70-50 with 3.32 ERA, 1.159 WHIP in 178 starts. Threw 1st no-hitter in club history. Signed $110 million deal with DET but couldn’t stay healthy. Career: 95-91, 4.07 ERA.
RHP, 2009-15
2nd round pick in 2007 from tiny WI town became 2-time All-Star, going 70-50 with 3.32 ERA, 1.159 WHIP in 178 starts. Threw 1st no-hitter in club history. Signed $110 million deal with DET but couldn’t stay healthy. Career: 95-91, 4.07 ERA.
12/30 – RYAN ZIMMERMAN
3B/1B/LF, 2005-21
First pick in club history became Face of Franchise and all-time leader in HR (284), RBI (1,061), H (1,846) and G (1,799) while batting .277/.341/.475. Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner hit 11 walk-off HR (t-8th in MLB history).
3B/1B/LF, 2005-21
First pick in club history became Face of Franchise and all-time leader in HR (284), RBI (1,061), H (1,846) and G (1,799) while batting .277/.341/.475. Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner hit 11 walk-off HR (t-8th in MLB history).
December 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
12/30 – RYAN ZIMMERMAN
3B/1B/LF, 2005-21
First pick in club history became Face of Franchise and all-time leader in HR (284), RBI (1,061), H (1,846) and G (1,799) while batting .277/.341/.475. Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner hit 11 walk-off HR (t-8th in MLB history).
3B/1B/LF, 2005-21
First pick in club history became Face of Franchise and all-time leader in HR (284), RBI (1,061), H (1,846) and G (1,799) while batting .277/.341/.475. Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner hit 11 walk-off HR (t-8th in MLB history).
12/29 – JACOB YOUNG
OF, 2023-present
7th round pick in 2021 has been two-time Gold Glove finalist in CF while batting .247/.310/.316 with 41 2B, 5 HR, 79 RBI, 61 SB in 303 MLB games.
OF, 2023-present
7th round pick in 2021 has been two-time Gold Glove finalist in CF while batting .247/.310/.316 with 41 2B, 5 HR, 79 RBI, 61 SB in 303 MLB games.
December 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
12/29 – JACOB YOUNG
OF, 2023-present
7th round pick in 2021 has been two-time Gold Glove finalist in CF while batting .247/.310/.316 with 41 2B, 5 HR, 79 RBI, 61 SB in 303 MLB games.
OF, 2023-present
7th round pick in 2021 has been two-time Gold Glove finalist in CF while batting .247/.310/.316 with 41 2B, 5 HR, 79 RBI, 61 SB in 303 MLB games.
12/28 – DMITRI YOUNG
1B, 2007-08
Late minor-league signee became All-Star, NL Comeback Player of Year with .320/.378/.491 slash line. Awarded with 2-year, $10 million extension, played only 50 more games due to injuries. Had .292/.351/.475 in 13 years with STL/CIN/DET/WSH.
1B, 2007-08
Late minor-league signee became All-Star, NL Comeback Player of Year with .320/.378/.491 slash line. Awarded with 2-year, $10 million extension, played only 50 more games due to injuries. Had .292/.351/.475 in 13 years with STL/CIN/DET/WSH.
December 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
12/28 – DMITRI YOUNG
1B, 2007-08
Late minor-league signee became All-Star, NL Comeback Player of Year with .320/.378/.491 slash line. Awarded with 2-year, $10 million extension, played only 50 more games due to injuries. Had .292/.351/.475 in 13 years with STL/CIN/DET/WSH.
1B, 2007-08
Late minor-league signee became All-Star, NL Comeback Player of Year with .320/.378/.491 slash line. Awarded with 2-year, $10 million extension, played only 50 more games due to injuries. Had .292/.351/.475 in 13 years with STL/CIN/DET/WSH.
12/27 – JUAN YEPEZ
1B/DH, 2024
Signed to minor-league deal after 2023 season, joined Nats midsummer and hit .283/.335/.429 with 15 2B, 6 HR, 26 RBI in 62 games. Former STL prospect spent all of 2025 at AAA Rochester, now a free agent.
1B/DH, 2024
Signed to minor-league deal after 2023 season, joined Nats midsummer and hit .283/.335/.429 with 15 2B, 6 HR, 26 RBI in 62 games. Former STL prospect spent all of 2025 at AAA Rochester, now a free agent.
December 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
12/27 – JUAN YEPEZ
1B/DH, 2024
Signed to minor-league deal after 2023 season, joined Nats midsummer and hit .283/.335/.429 with 15 2B, 6 HR, 26 RBI in 62 games. Former STL prospect spent all of 2025 at AAA Rochester, now a free agent.
1B/DH, 2024
Signed to minor-league deal after 2023 season, joined Nats midsummer and hit .283/.335/.429 with 15 2B, 6 HR, 26 RBI in 62 games. Former STL prospect spent all of 2025 at AAA Rochester, now a free agent.
12/26 – JAMES WOOD
OF, 2024-present
Burgeoning star was acquired with 5 others from SD for Juan Soto and Josh Bell and over first 236 MLB games has hit .259/.351/.459 with 51 2B, 40 HR, 135 RBI, 29 SO. Olney native made first All-Star team and first Home Run Derby this summer.
OF, 2024-present
Burgeoning star was acquired with 5 others from SD for Juan Soto and Josh Bell and over first 236 MLB games has hit .259/.351/.459 with 51 2B, 40 HR, 135 RBI, 29 SO. Olney native made first All-Star team and first Home Run Derby this summer.
December 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
12/26 – JAMES WOOD
OF, 2024-present
Burgeoning star was acquired with 5 others from SD for Juan Soto and Josh Bell and over first 236 MLB games has hit .259/.351/.459 with 51 2B, 40 HR, 135 RBI, 29 SO. Olney native made first All-Star team and first Home Run Derby this summer.
OF, 2024-present
Burgeoning star was acquired with 5 others from SD for Juan Soto and Josh Bell and over first 236 MLB games has hit .259/.351/.459 with 51 2B, 40 HR, 135 RBI, 29 SO. Olney native made first All-Star team and first Home Run Derby this summer.
12/25 – JESSE WINKER
OF/DH, 2024
Signed as minor-league free agent, became key part of lineup, batting .257/.374/.419 with 11 HR, 45 RBI before traded to NYM for Tyler Stuart. Owns .802 OPS in 9-year MLB career with CIN/SEA/MIL/WSH/NYM.
OF/DH, 2024
Signed as minor-league free agent, became key part of lineup, batting .257/.374/.419 with 11 HR, 45 RBI before traded to NYM for Tyler Stuart. Owns .802 OPS in 9-year MLB career with CIN/SEA/MIL/WSH/NYM.
December 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
12/25 – JESSE WINKER
OF/DH, 2024
Signed as minor-league free agent, became key part of lineup, batting .257/.374/.419 with 11 HR, 45 RBI before traded to NYM for Tyler Stuart. Owns .802 OPS in 9-year MLB career with CIN/SEA/MIL/WSH/NYM.
OF/DH, 2024
Signed as minor-league free agent, became key part of lineup, batting .257/.374/.419 with 11 HR, 45 RBI before traded to NYM for Tyler Stuart. Owns .802 OPS in 9-year MLB career with CIN/SEA/MIL/WSH/NYM.
12/24 – PRESTON WILSON
OF, 2005
Acquired from COL during All-Star break for Zach Day and J.J. Davis, hit .261/.329/.443 with 10 HR, 43 RBI in 68 games. NYM’s 1st round pick in 1992, spent 10 years in majors with 6 clubs, hitting 189 HR with 668 RBI, 124 SB.
OF, 2005
Acquired from COL during All-Star break for Zach Day and J.J. Davis, hit .261/.329/.443 with 10 HR, 43 RBI in 68 games. NYM’s 1st round pick in 1992, spent 10 years in majors with 6 clubs, hitting 189 HR with 668 RBI, 124 SB.
December 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
12/24 – PRESTON WILSON
OF, 2005
Acquired from COL during All-Star break for Zach Day and J.J. Davis, hit .261/.329/.443 with 10 HR, 43 RBI in 68 games. NYM’s 1st round pick in 1992, spent 10 years in majors with 6 clubs, hitting 189 HR with 668 RBI, 124 SB.
OF, 2005
Acquired from COL during All-Star break for Zach Day and J.J. Davis, hit .261/.329/.443 with 10 HR, 43 RBI in 68 games. NYM’s 1st round pick in 1992, spent 10 years in majors with 6 clubs, hitting 189 HR with 668 RBI, 124 SB.
The Nationals' MLB coaching staff is now officially full. Only new name who hadn't previously been revealed is asst. hitting coach Shawn O'Malley, 37, who had been Mariners' AAA hitting coach last 2 seasons.
December 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Nationals' MLB coaching staff is now officially full. Only new name who hadn't previously been revealed is asst. hitting coach Shawn O'Malley, 37, who had been Mariners' AAA hitting coach last 2 seasons.
12/23 – JOSH WILSON
SS, 2007
Played 15 games with Nats, going 1-for-19 with 5 BB, 6 SO before getting claimed off waivers by TB. Wound up appearing in 431 MLB games with 9 clubs over 8 seasons, batting .229/.280/.319 with 10 HR, 84 RBI.
SS, 2007
Played 15 games with Nats, going 1-for-19 with 5 BB, 6 SO before getting claimed off waivers by TB. Wound up appearing in 431 MLB games with 9 clubs over 8 seasons, batting .229/.280/.319 with 10 HR, 84 RBI.
December 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
12/23 – JOSH WILSON
SS, 2007
Played 15 games with Nats, going 1-for-19 with 5 BB, 6 SO before getting claimed off waivers by TB. Wound up appearing in 431 MLB games with 9 clubs over 8 seasons, batting .229/.280/.319 with 10 HR, 84 RBI.
SS, 2007
Played 15 games with Nats, going 1-for-19 with 5 BB, 6 SO before getting claimed off waivers by TB. Wound up appearing in 431 MLB games with 9 clubs over 8 seasons, batting .229/.280/.319 with 10 HR, 84 RBI.
12/22 – JOSH WILLINGHAM
OF, 2009-10
Acquired from MIA with Scott Olsen for Emilio Bonifacio, Jake Smolinski and P.J. Dean, hit .263/.377/.479 with 40 HR, 117 HR in 247 games for Nats. Traded to OAK for Henry Rodriguez and Corey Brown, finished 11-year career with 195 HR, 632 RBI.
OF, 2009-10
Acquired from MIA with Scott Olsen for Emilio Bonifacio, Jake Smolinski and P.J. Dean, hit .263/.377/.479 with 40 HR, 117 HR in 247 games for Nats. Traded to OAK for Henry Rodriguez and Corey Brown, finished 11-year career with 195 HR, 632 RBI.
December 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
12/22 – JOSH WILLINGHAM
OF, 2009-10
Acquired from MIA with Scott Olsen for Emilio Bonifacio, Jake Smolinski and P.J. Dean, hit .263/.377/.479 with 40 HR, 117 HR in 247 games for Nats. Traded to OAK for Henry Rodriguez and Corey Brown, finished 11-year career with 195 HR, 632 RBI.
OF, 2009-10
Acquired from MIA with Scott Olsen for Emilio Bonifacio, Jake Smolinski and P.J. Dean, hit .263/.377/.479 with 40 HR, 117 HR in 247 games for Nats. Traded to OAK for Henry Rodriguez and Corey Brown, finished 11-year career with 195 HR, 632 RBI.
12/21 – AMOS WILLINGHAM
RHP, 2023-24
17th round pick in 2019 Draft went 0-2 with 7.11 ERA, 1.816 WHIP in 19 MLB games. Signed minor league deal with Braves last winter and went 2-2 with 5.17 ERA, 1.419 WHIP in 34 games, mostly with Double-A Columbus.
RHP, 2023-24
17th round pick in 2019 Draft went 0-2 with 7.11 ERA, 1.816 WHIP in 19 MLB games. Signed minor league deal with Braves last winter and went 2-2 with 5.17 ERA, 1.419 WHIP in 34 games, mostly with Double-A Columbus.
December 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
12/21 – AMOS WILLINGHAM
RHP, 2023-24
17th round pick in 2019 Draft went 0-2 with 7.11 ERA, 1.816 WHIP in 19 MLB games. Signed minor league deal with Braves last winter and went 2-2 with 5.17 ERA, 1.419 WHIP in 34 games, mostly with Double-A Columbus.
RHP, 2023-24
17th round pick in 2019 Draft went 0-2 with 7.11 ERA, 1.816 WHIP in 19 MLB games. Signed minor league deal with Braves last winter and went 2-2 with 5.17 ERA, 1.419 WHIP in 34 games, mostly with Double-A Columbus.
12/20 – TREVOR WILLIAMS
RHP, 2023-present
Veteran righty has experienced seesaw tenure in D.C., going 15-21 with 4.93 ERA in 60 starts while suffering two significant elbow injuries. Owns 53-65 record, 4.46 ERA during 10-year career also spent with PIT/CHC/NYM.
RHP, 2023-present
Veteran righty has experienced seesaw tenure in D.C., going 15-21 with 4.93 ERA in 60 starts while suffering two significant elbow injuries. Owns 53-65 record, 4.46 ERA during 10-year career also spent with PIT/CHC/NYM.
December 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
12/20 – TREVOR WILLIAMS
RHP, 2023-present
Veteran righty has experienced seesaw tenure in D.C., going 15-21 with 4.93 ERA in 60 starts while suffering two significant elbow injuries. Owns 53-65 record, 4.46 ERA during 10-year career also spent with PIT/CHC/NYM.
RHP, 2023-present
Veteran righty has experienced seesaw tenure in D.C., going 15-21 with 4.93 ERA in 60 starts while suffering two significant elbow injuries. Owns 53-65 record, 4.46 ERA during 10-year career also spent with PIT/CHC/NYM.
12/19 – BRAD WILKERSON
OF/1B, 2005
Expos holdover recorded first hit in Nats history, then recorded second career cycle next game. Wound up batting .248/.351/.405 with 42 2B, 11 HR, 57 RBI in 148 games. Traded to TEX with Terrmel Sledge, Armando Galarraga for Alfonso Soriano.
OF/1B, 2005
Expos holdover recorded first hit in Nats history, then recorded second career cycle next game. Wound up batting .248/.351/.405 with 42 2B, 11 HR, 57 RBI in 148 games. Traded to TEX with Terrmel Sledge, Armando Galarraga for Alfonso Soriano.
December 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
12/19 – BRAD WILKERSON
OF/1B, 2005
Expos holdover recorded first hit in Nats history, then recorded second career cycle next game. Wound up batting .248/.351/.405 with 42 2B, 11 HR, 57 RBI in 148 games. Traded to TEX with Terrmel Sledge, Armando Galarraga for Alfonso Soriano.
OF/1B, 2005
Expos holdover recorded first hit in Nats history, then recorded second career cycle next game. Wound up batting .248/.351/.405 with 42 2B, 11 HR, 57 RBI in 148 games. Traded to TEX with Terrmel Sledge, Armando Galarraga for Alfonso Soriano.
Nationals have officially announced the hiring of Anirudh Kilambi as GM. Statement from POBO Paul Toboni:
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Nationals have officially announced the hiring of Anirudh Kilambi as GM. Statement from POBO Paul Toboni:
12/18 – MATT WIETERS
C, 2017-18
Veteran catcher signed 2-year, $21 million in spring training, struggled to .230/.303/.355 slash line, 18 HR, 82 RBI in 199 games. Orioles’ 1st round pick in 2007 was 4-time All-Star with career .249/.313/.409 slash line, 146 HR, 550 RBI.
C, 2017-18
Veteran catcher signed 2-year, $21 million in spring training, struggled to .230/.303/.355 slash line, 18 HR, 82 RBI in 199 games. Orioles’ 1st round pick in 2007 was 4-time All-Star with career .249/.313/.409 slash line, 146 HR, 550 RBI.
December 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
12/18 – MATT WIETERS
C, 2017-18
Veteran catcher signed 2-year, $21 million in spring training, struggled to .230/.303/.355 slash line, 18 HR, 82 RBI in 199 games. Orioles’ 1st round pick in 2007 was 4-time All-Star with career .249/.313/.409 slash line, 146 HR, 550 RBI.
C, 2017-18
Veteran catcher signed 2-year, $21 million in spring training, struggled to .230/.303/.355 slash line, 18 HR, 82 RBI in 199 games. Orioles’ 1st round pick in 2007 was 4-time All-Star with career .249/.313/.409 slash line, 146 HR, 550 RBI.
12/17 – JAYSON WERTH
OF, 2011-17
Signed to then-club-record $126 million deal, former champ with Phillies helped usher in new era in D.C., batting .263/.355/.433 with 109 HR, 393 RBI in 808 games. Walk-off homer in Game 4 of 2012 NLDS remains one of top moments in team history.
OF, 2011-17
Signed to then-club-record $126 million deal, former champ with Phillies helped usher in new era in D.C., batting .263/.355/.433 with 109 HR, 393 RBI in 808 games. Walk-off homer in Game 4 of 2012 NLDS remains one of top moments in team history.
December 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
12/17 – JAYSON WERTH
OF, 2011-17
Signed to then-club-record $126 million deal, former champ with Phillies helped usher in new era in D.C., batting .263/.355/.433 with 109 HR, 393 RBI in 808 games. Walk-off homer in Game 4 of 2012 NLDS remains one of top moments in team history.
OF, 2011-17
Signed to then-club-record $126 million deal, former champ with Phillies helped usher in new era in D.C., batting .263/.355/.433 with 109 HR, 393 RBI in 808 games. Walk-off homer in Game 4 of 2012 NLDS remains one of top moments in team history.
12/16 – KIP WELLS
RHP, 2009
Veteran righty pitched 23 games in relief, going 0-2 with 6.49 ERA, 1.557 WHIP, 2 saves. Had success earlier in career as starter with CHW, PIT. Spent 12 seasons in MLB, finishing 69-103 with 4.71 ERA, 1.513 WHIP.
RHP, 2009
Veteran righty pitched 23 games in relief, going 0-2 with 6.49 ERA, 1.557 WHIP, 2 saves. Had success earlier in career as starter with CHW, PIT. Spent 12 seasons in MLB, finishing 69-103 with 4.71 ERA, 1.513 WHIP.
December 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
12/16 – KIP WELLS
RHP, 2009
Veteran righty pitched 23 games in relief, going 0-2 with 6.49 ERA, 1.557 WHIP, 2 saves. Had success earlier in career as starter with CHW, PIT. Spent 12 seasons in MLB, finishing 69-103 with 4.71 ERA, 1.513 WHIP.
RHP, 2009
Veteran righty pitched 23 games in relief, going 0-2 with 6.49 ERA, 1.557 WHIP, 2 saves. Had success earlier in career as starter with CHW, PIT. Spent 12 seasons in MLB, finishing 69-103 with 4.71 ERA, 1.513 WHIP.
12/15 – JORDAN WEEMS
RHP, 2022-24
Signed as minor league free agent, reliever went on to make 124 appearances over 3 seasons, going 6-3 with 5.03 ERA, 1.368 WHIP. Originally drafted as catcher by BOS, converted to pitcher after 5 years in minors. Also pitched for OAK, AZ, HOU.
RHP, 2022-24
Signed as minor league free agent, reliever went on to make 124 appearances over 3 seasons, going 6-3 with 5.03 ERA, 1.368 WHIP. Originally drafted as catcher by BOS, converted to pitcher after 5 years in minors. Also pitched for OAK, AZ, HOU.
December 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
12/15 – JORDAN WEEMS
RHP, 2022-24
Signed as minor league free agent, reliever went on to make 124 appearances over 3 seasons, going 6-3 with 5.03 ERA, 1.368 WHIP. Originally drafted as catcher by BOS, converted to pitcher after 5 years in minors. Also pitched for OAK, AZ, HOU.
RHP, 2022-24
Signed as minor league free agent, reliever went on to make 124 appearances over 3 seasons, going 6-3 with 5.03 ERA, 1.368 WHIP. Originally drafted as catcher by BOS, converted to pitcher after 5 years in minors. Also pitched for OAK, AZ, HOU.
12/14 – BRANDON WATSON
OF, 2005-07
Expos’ 9th round pick in 1999 wore No. 00, homered in MLB debut, his only one in 96 career plate appearances that included a .198/.250/.279 slash line. Played for 6 organizations, but only other MLB appearance came as pinch-runner for Reds.
OF, 2005-07
Expos’ 9th round pick in 1999 wore No. 00, homered in MLB debut, his only one in 96 career plate appearances that included a .198/.250/.279 slash line. Played for 6 organizations, but only other MLB appearance came as pinch-runner for Reds.
December 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
12/14 – BRANDON WATSON
OF, 2005-07
Expos’ 9th round pick in 1999 wore No. 00, homered in MLB debut, his only one in 96 career plate appearances that included a .198/.250/.279 slash line. Played for 6 organizations, but only other MLB appearance came as pinch-runner for Reds.
OF, 2005-07
Expos’ 9th round pick in 1999 wore No. 00, homered in MLB debut, his only one in 96 career plate appearances that included a .198/.250/.279 slash line. Played for 6 organizations, but only other MLB appearance came as pinch-runner for Reds.
12/13 – THADDEUS WARD
RHP, 2023
First pick in 2022 Rule 5 Draft managed to survive full season on MLB roster/IL, posting 6.37 ERA, 1.613 WHIP in 26 games. Optioned to AAA the following year, was never called back up and spent this season with Orioles’ AAA club.
RHP, 2023
First pick in 2022 Rule 5 Draft managed to survive full season on MLB roster/IL, posting 6.37 ERA, 1.613 WHIP in 26 games. Optioned to AAA the following year, was never called back up and spent this season with Orioles’ AAA club.
December 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
12/13 – THADDEUS WARD
RHP, 2023
First pick in 2022 Rule 5 Draft managed to survive full season on MLB roster/IL, posting 6.37 ERA, 1.613 WHIP in 26 games. Optioned to AAA the following year, was never called back up and spent this season with Orioles’ AAA club.
RHP, 2023
First pick in 2022 Rule 5 Draft managed to survive full season on MLB roster/IL, posting 6.37 ERA, 1.613 WHIP in 26 games. Optioned to AAA the following year, was never called back up and spent this season with Orioles’ AAA club.
12/12 – DARYLE WARD
PH/OF/1B, 2006
Burly slugger batted .308/.390/.567 with 6 HR, 19 RBI in 78 games before Nats traded him to Braves for Luis Atilano. Career .263/.320/.447 hitter spent 11 seasons in MLB with HOU/LAD/PIT/WSH/ATL/CHC.
PH/OF/1B, 2006
Burly slugger batted .308/.390/.567 with 6 HR, 19 RBI in 78 games before Nats traded him to Braves for Luis Atilano. Career .263/.320/.447 hitter spent 11 seasons in MLB with HOU/LAD/PIT/WSH/ATL/CHC.
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
12/12 – DARYLE WARD
PH/OF/1B, 2006
Burly slugger batted .308/.390/.567 with 6 HR, 19 RBI in 78 games before Nats traded him to Braves for Luis Atilano. Career .263/.320/.447 hitter spent 11 seasons in MLB with HOU/LAD/PIT/WSH/ATL/CHC.
PH/OF/1B, 2006
Burly slugger batted .308/.390/.567 with 6 HR, 19 RBI in 78 games before Nats traded him to Braves for Luis Atilano. Career .263/.320/.447 hitter spent 11 seasons in MLB with HOU/LAD/PIT/WSH/ATL/CHC.
12/11 – CHIEN-MING WANG
RHP, 2010-12
Cy Young finalist with Yankees was limited to 21 games (16 starts) over 3 years due to injuries, going 6-6 with 4.94 ERA, 1.532 WHIP. Taiwan native was two-time 19-game winner in NY but famously gave up Ryan Zimmerman’s first walk-off homer.
RHP, 2010-12
Cy Young finalist with Yankees was limited to 21 games (16 starts) over 3 years due to injuries, going 6-6 with 4.94 ERA, 1.532 WHIP. Taiwan native was two-time 19-game winner in NY but famously gave up Ryan Zimmerman’s first walk-off homer.
December 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
12/11 – CHIEN-MING WANG
RHP, 2010-12
Cy Young finalist with Yankees was limited to 21 games (16 starts) over 3 years due to injuries, going 6-6 with 4.94 ERA, 1.532 WHIP. Taiwan native was two-time 19-game winner in NY but famously gave up Ryan Zimmerman’s first walk-off homer.
RHP, 2010-12
Cy Young finalist with Yankees was limited to 21 games (16 starts) over 3 years due to injuries, going 6-6 with 4.94 ERA, 1.532 WHIP. Taiwan native was two-time 19-game winner in NY but famously gave up Ryan Zimmerman’s first walk-off homer.