Latest Nationals injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Travis Sykora (Nationals' No. 1 prospect, MLB No. 24)
Injury: Torn right UCL
Expected return: 2026
Status: Had been shut down from throwing since last pitching on July 5; MRI revealed torn UCL; to undergo UCL reconstruction in August. (Last updated: July 28)
C Keibert Ruiz
Injury: Concussion
IL date: July 8, retroactive to July 6 (7-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Continuing with baseball activities while he and team are exercising caution with return. (Last updated: July 28)
RHP Josiah Gray
Injury: Right elbow/forearm flexor strain
IL date: Feb. 16 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of season
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on July 24, 2024; has progressed to throwing bullpen sessions. (Last updated: July 28)
RHP Trevor Williams
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: July 8 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Recovering from internal brace procedure; began rehab process with Nationals' physical therapist. (Last updated: July 28)
OF Dylan Crews
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: May 21 (60-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: To begin rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on July 29, will focus on getting his timing back. (Last updated: July 27)
RHP Derek Law
Injury: Right flexor tendon partial tear
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July 2026
Status: Law to undergo surgery on July 28; hopes to be available in July 2026 as a free agent. (Last updated: July 25)
LHP DJ Herz
Injury: Left UCL sprain
IL date: March 26 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on April 16; progressing through early stages of rehabilitation protocol. (Last updated: July 21)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 30
• 1B Sam Brown, LHP Jake Eder: Acquired from Angels
• LHP Andrew Chafin, RHP Luis García: Traded to Angels
• RHP Zach Brzykcy: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
July 27
• INF José Tena: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• RHP Clayton Beeter: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
July 26
• RHP Clayton Beeter, OF Browm Martinez: acquired from Yankees
• INF Amed Rosario: traded to Yankees
July 23
• RHP Orlando Ribalta: Reinstated from 15-day IL, optioned to Triple-A Rochester
• Complete Nationals transactions