This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Cole Henry
Injury: Back strain
IL date: Sept. 14 (15-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Sidelined for remainder of season after allowing two runs in one-third of an inning on Sept. 13; 1-2 with a 4.27 ERA in 52 2/3 frames his rookie year. (Last updated: Sept. 14)
RHP Josiah Gray
Injury: Right elbow/forearm flexor strain
IL date: Feb. 16 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Made second rehab start on Sept. 13 with Double-A Harrisburg, threw 32 pitches across 1 2/3 scoreless innings (four hits, two strikeouts). (Last updated: Sept. 14) More >>
C Keibert Ruiz
Injury: Concussion
IL date: July 8, retroactive to July 6 (7-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Taken off rehab assignment after experiencing headaches on Sept. 4. Returned to Washington, D.C., where he will continue with workouts and rehab protocol. (Last updated: Sept. 12)
C Drew Millas
Injury: Fracture and dislocation of his left index finger
IL date: Aug. 29, retroactive to Aug. 28 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent surgery on Aug. 29 to stabilize fracture and repair the joint on left index finger; sustained the injury on Aug. 27 when Austin Wells’ swing hit his glove on a catcher’s interference call. (Last updated: Aug. 29)
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; started two-handed plyometric exercises on Aug. 14. (Last updated: Aug. 14)
RHP Derek Law
Injury: Right flexor tendon partial tear
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July 2026
Status: Law underwent surgery on July 28; hopes to be available in July 2026 as a free agent. (Last updated: Aug. 1)
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)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Sept. 14
• RHP Orlando Ribalta: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• RHP Cole Henry: Placed on 15-day injured list
Sept. 11
• LHP MacKenzie Gore: Activated from 15-day injured list
• RHP Orlando Ribalta: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
Sept. 3
• RHP Sauryn Lao: Claimed off waivers from Seattle and optioned to Triple-A Rochester
• 2B Darren Baker: Designated for assignment