Mark Zuckerman
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Nationals have announced game times for next season. Weeknights at 6:45, Saturdays at 4:05, Sundays at 1:35, weekday matinees at 12:05/1:05, July 4 at 11:05.
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Nationals have announced game times for next season. Weeknights at 6:45, Saturdays at 4:05, Sundays at 1:35, weekday matinees at 12:05/1:05, July 4 at 11:05.
11/13 – DEE STRANGE-GORDON
SS/OF, 2022
Former NL batting champ finished career with 22-game stint in D.C., batting .305 but producing only 2 extra-base hits and 0 walks. Over 11-year career also with Dodgers, Marlins and Mariners, hit .286/.319/.360 with 336 steals.
SS/OF, 2022
Former NL batting champ finished career with 22-game stint in D.C., batting .305 but producing only 2 extra-base hits and 0 walks. Over 11-year career also with Dodgers, Marlins and Mariners, hit .286/.319/.360 with 336 steals.
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
11/13 – DEE STRANGE-GORDON
SS/OF, 2022
Former NL batting champ finished career with 22-game stint in D.C., batting .305 but producing only 2 extra-base hits and 0 walks. Over 11-year career also with Dodgers, Marlins and Mariners, hit .286/.319/.360 with 336 steals.
SS/OF, 2022
Former NL batting champ finished career with 22-game stint in D.C., batting .305 but producing only 2 extra-base hits and 0 walks. Over 11-year career also with Dodgers, Marlins and Mariners, hit .286/.319/.360 with 336 steals.
11/12 – DREW STOREN
RHP, 2010-15
10th overall pick in 2009 reached majors in a year, quickly ascended to closer role. Went 21-13 with 3.02 ERA, 95 saves in 355 games, but 8.44 ERA and 2 blown saves in 6 postseason games. Traded to TOR for Ben Revere, also pitched for SEA, CIN.
RHP, 2010-15
10th overall pick in 2009 reached majors in a year, quickly ascended to closer role. Went 21-13 with 3.02 ERA, 95 saves in 355 games, but 8.44 ERA and 2 blown saves in 6 postseason games. Traded to TOR for Ben Revere, also pitched for SEA, CIN.
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
11/12 – DREW STOREN
RHP, 2010-15
10th overall pick in 2009 reached majors in a year, quickly ascended to closer role. Went 21-13 with 3.02 ERA, 95 saves in 355 games, but 8.44 ERA and 2 blown saves in 6 postseason games. Traded to TOR for Ben Revere, also pitched for SEA, CIN.
RHP, 2010-15
10th overall pick in 2009 reached majors in a year, quickly ascended to closer role. Went 21-13 with 3.02 ERA, 95 saves in 355 games, but 8.44 ERA and 2 blown saves in 6 postseason games. Traded to TOR for Ben Revere, also pitched for SEA, CIN.
Nationals have hired Simon Mathews as pitching coach.
* 30 years old
* Pitched for (and graduated from) Georgetown
* Director of pitching at Push Performance in Tempe, Ariz., online trainer at Driveline Baseball
* Worked for Reds since 2021, including asst. pitching coach in 2025
* 30 years old
* Pitched for (and graduated from) Georgetown
* Director of pitching at Push Performance in Tempe, Ariz., online trainer at Driveline Baseball
* Worked for Reds since 2021, including asst. pitching coach in 2025
November 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Nationals have hired Simon Mathews as pitching coach.
* 30 years old
* Pitched for (and graduated from) Georgetown
* Director of pitching at Push Performance in Tempe, Ariz., online trainer at Driveline Baseball
* Worked for Reds since 2021, including asst. pitching coach in 2025
* 30 years old
* Pitched for (and graduated from) Georgetown
* Director of pitching at Push Performance in Tempe, Ariz., online trainer at Driveline Baseball
* Worked for Reds since 2021, including asst. pitching coach in 2025
11/11 – ANDREW STEVENSON
OF, 2017-21
2nd round pick in ’15 hit .248/.322/.365 with 8 HR, 50 RBI in 273 games. Excelled at pinch-hitting: .307/.369/.430 in 130 PAs. Played 25 games for MIN in ’23, 75 games in Japan in ’24. Had .833 OPS in 58 games with Rays’ AAA club this year.
OF, 2017-21
2nd round pick in ’15 hit .248/.322/.365 with 8 HR, 50 RBI in 273 games. Excelled at pinch-hitting: .307/.369/.430 in 130 PAs. Played 25 games for MIN in ’23, 75 games in Japan in ’24. Had .833 OPS in 58 games with Rays’ AAA club this year.
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
11/11 – ANDREW STEVENSON
OF, 2017-21
2nd round pick in ’15 hit .248/.322/.365 with 8 HR, 50 RBI in 273 games. Excelled at pinch-hitting: .307/.369/.430 in 130 PAs. Played 25 games for MIN in ’23, 75 games in Japan in ’24. Had .833 OPS in 58 games with Rays’ AAA club this year.
OF, 2017-21
2nd round pick in ’15 hit .248/.322/.365 with 8 HR, 50 RBI in 273 games. Excelled at pinch-hitting: .307/.369/.430 in 130 PAs. Played 25 games for MIN in ’23, 75 games in Japan in ’24. Had .833 OPS in 58 games with Rays’ AAA club this year.
Nationals have announced the hiring of Michael Johns as bench coach. Quote from manager Blake Butera, who overlapped with him in the Rays organization the last 9 seasons:
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Nationals have announced the hiring of Michael Johns as bench coach. Quote from manager Blake Butera, who overlapped with him in the Rays organization the last 9 seasons:
11/10 – MIKE STANTON
LHP, 2005-06
Veteran lefty was signed during 2005 All-Star break, then balked in winning run in Nats debut. Pitched in 86 games in 2 seasons, going 5-6 with 4.13 ERA. Storied 19-year career included 3.92 ERA, 84 saves, 3 WS rings, 53 postseason appearances.
LHP, 2005-06
Veteran lefty was signed during 2005 All-Star break, then balked in winning run in Nats debut. Pitched in 86 games in 2 seasons, going 5-6 with 4.13 ERA. Storied 19-year career included 3.92 ERA, 84 saves, 3 WS rings, 53 postseason appearances.
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
11/10 – MIKE STANTON
LHP, 2005-06
Veteran lefty was signed during 2005 All-Star break, then balked in winning run in Nats debut. Pitched in 86 games in 2 seasons, going 5-6 with 4.13 ERA. Storied 19-year career included 3.92 ERA, 84 saves, 3 WS rings, 53 postseason appearances.
LHP, 2005-06
Veteran lefty was signed during 2005 All-Star break, then balked in winning run in Nats debut. Pitched in 86 games in 2 seasons, going 5-6 with 4.13 ERA. Storied 19-year career included 3.92 ERA, 84 saves, 3 WS rings, 53 postseason appearances.
11/9 – CRAIG STAMMEN
RHP, 2009-15
12th rounder in 2005 didn’t make it as starter but became trusted reliever: 26-24, 3.91 ERA, 1.310 WHIP in 229 games. Cut loose after tearing flexor tendon, resurfaced in SD and had 3.36 ERA in 333 games. Just named Padres manager 3 days ago.
RHP, 2009-15
12th rounder in 2005 didn’t make it as starter but became trusted reliever: 26-24, 3.91 ERA, 1.310 WHIP in 229 games. Cut loose after tearing flexor tendon, resurfaced in SD and had 3.36 ERA in 333 games. Just named Padres manager 3 days ago.
November 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
11/9 – CRAIG STAMMEN
RHP, 2009-15
12th rounder in 2005 didn’t make it as starter but became trusted reliever: 26-24, 3.91 ERA, 1.310 WHIP in 229 games. Cut loose after tearing flexor tendon, resurfaced in SD and had 3.36 ERA in 333 games. Just named Padres manager 3 days ago.
RHP, 2009-15
12th rounder in 2005 didn’t make it as starter but became trusted reliever: 26-24, 3.91 ERA, 1.310 WHIP in 229 games. Cut loose after tearing flexor tendon, resurfaced in SD and had 3.36 ERA in 333 games. Just named Padres manager 3 days ago.
11/8 – MATT STAIRS
PH/1B, 2011
Longtime slugger finished 19-year MLB career with Nats at age 43, batting just .154 with 1 2B, 0 HR, 2 RBI in 56 games (most of those as pinch-hitter). Totaled 265 HR, 899 RBI, .832 OPS in 1,895-game career that began in 1992 with Expos.
PH/1B, 2011
Longtime slugger finished 19-year MLB career with Nats at age 43, batting just .154 with 1 2B, 0 HR, 2 RBI in 56 games (most of those as pinch-hitter). Totaled 265 HR, 899 RBI, .832 OPS in 1,895-game career that began in 1992 with Expos.
November 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
11/8 – MATT STAIRS
PH/1B, 2011
Longtime slugger finished 19-year MLB career with Nats at age 43, batting just .154 with 1 2B, 0 HR, 2 RBI in 56 games (most of those as pinch-hitter). Totaled 265 HR, 899 RBI, .832 OPS in 1,895-game career that began in 1992 with Expos.
PH/1B, 2011
Longtime slugger finished 19-year MLB career with Nats at age 43, batting just .154 with 1 2B, 0 HR, 2 RBI in 56 games (most of those as pinch-hitter). Totaled 265 HR, 899 RBI, .832 OPS in 1,895-game career that began in 1992 with Expos.
11/7 – JUNIOR SPIVEY
2B, 2005
Acquired from Brewers in June to fill second base void following Jose Vidro injury. Broken wrist limited him to only 28 games, during which he batted .221/.330/.390. Last player to wear No. 11 prior to Ryan Zimmerman.
2B, 2005
Acquired from Brewers in June to fill second base void following Jose Vidro injury. Broken wrist limited him to only 28 games, during which he batted .221/.330/.390. Last player to wear No. 11 prior to Ryan Zimmerman.
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
11/7 – JUNIOR SPIVEY
2B, 2005
Acquired from Brewers in June to fill second base void following Jose Vidro injury. Broken wrist limited him to only 28 games, during which he batted .221/.330/.390. Last player to wear No. 11 prior to Ryan Zimmerman.
2B, 2005
Acquired from Brewers in June to fill second base void following Jose Vidro injury. Broken wrist limited him to only 28 games, during which he batted .221/.330/.390. Last player to wear No. 11 prior to Ryan Zimmerman.
Your current managers of the Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres ...
November 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Your current managers of the Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres ...
11/6 – LEVALE SPEIGNER
RHP, 2007-08
Rule 5 Draft pick from Twins made 26 MLB appearances (6 starts) over two seasons, going 2-4 with 9.19 ERA, 2.083 WHIP. Typically overmatched, did produce one signature moment June 9, 2007, outdueling Johan Santana in 3-1 win at Minnesota.
RHP, 2007-08
Rule 5 Draft pick from Twins made 26 MLB appearances (6 starts) over two seasons, going 2-4 with 9.19 ERA, 2.083 WHIP. Typically overmatched, did produce one signature moment June 9, 2007, outdueling Johan Santana in 3-1 win at Minnesota.
November 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
11/6 – LEVALE SPEIGNER
RHP, 2007-08
Rule 5 Draft pick from Twins made 26 MLB appearances (6 starts) over two seasons, going 2-4 with 9.19 ERA, 2.083 WHIP. Typically overmatched, did produce one signature moment June 9, 2007, outdueling Johan Santana in 3-1 win at Minnesota.
RHP, 2007-08
Rule 5 Draft pick from Twins made 26 MLB appearances (6 starts) over two seasons, going 2-4 with 9.19 ERA, 2.083 WHIP. Typically overmatched, did produce one signature moment June 9, 2007, outdueling Johan Santana in 3-1 win at Minnesota.
11/5 – DENARD SPAN
OF, 2013-15
Acquired from MIN for Alex Meyer, smooth CF and leadoff man hit .292/.345/.404 with 84 2B, 19 3B, 14 HR, 106 RBI, 62 SB in 361 games. Signed 3-year deal with SF was never the same, finishing career with 1498 H, 265 2B, 72 3B, 71 HR, 490 RBI, 185 SB.
OF, 2013-15
Acquired from MIN for Alex Meyer, smooth CF and leadoff man hit .292/.345/.404 with 84 2B, 19 3B, 14 HR, 106 RBI, 62 SB in 361 games. Signed 3-year deal with SF was never the same, finishing career with 1498 H, 265 2B, 72 3B, 71 HR, 490 RBI, 185 SB.
November 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
11/5 – DENARD SPAN
OF, 2013-15
Acquired from MIN for Alex Meyer, smooth CF and leadoff man hit .292/.345/.404 with 84 2B, 19 3B, 14 HR, 106 RBI, 62 SB in 361 games. Signed 3-year deal with SF was never the same, finishing career with 1498 H, 265 2B, 72 3B, 71 HR, 490 RBI, 185 SB.
OF, 2013-15
Acquired from MIN for Alex Meyer, smooth CF and leadoff man hit .292/.345/.404 with 84 2B, 19 3B, 14 HR, 106 RBI, 62 SB in 361 games. Signed 3-year deal with SF was never the same, finishing career with 1498 H, 265 2B, 72 3B, 71 HR, 490 RBI, 185 SB.
11/4 – STEVEN SOUZA JR.
OF, 2014
3rd round pick in 2007 debuted 7 years later, going 3-for-23 with 2 HR, 2 RBI in 21 games, but forever remembered for diving catch to record final out of Jordan Zimmermann’s no-hitter. Dealt to TB in Trea Turner trade, played 505 total MLB games.
OF, 2014
3rd round pick in 2007 debuted 7 years later, going 3-for-23 with 2 HR, 2 RBI in 21 games, but forever remembered for diving catch to record final out of Jordan Zimmermann’s no-hitter. Dealt to TB in Trea Turner trade, played 505 total MLB games.
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
11/4 – STEVEN SOUZA JR.
OF, 2014
3rd round pick in 2007 debuted 7 years later, going 3-for-23 with 2 HR, 2 RBI in 21 games, but forever remembered for diving catch to record final out of Jordan Zimmermann’s no-hitter. Dealt to TB in Trea Turner trade, played 505 total MLB games.
OF, 2014
3rd round pick in 2007 debuted 7 years later, going 3-for-23 with 2 HR, 2 RBI in 21 games, but forever remembered for diving catch to record final out of Jordan Zimmermann’s no-hitter. Dealt to TB in Trea Turner trade, played 505 total MLB games.
11/3 – JUAN SOTO
OF, 2018-22
Signed in 2015 for $1.5 million, made MLB debut at 19 and made immediate impact. In 565 games, hit .291/.427/.538 with 119 HR, 358 RBI, plus 5 HR, 14 RBI in postseason. Traded to SD in 2022, then NYY in 2024, signed with NYM for record $765 million.
OF, 2018-22
Signed in 2015 for $1.5 million, made MLB debut at 19 and made immediate impact. In 565 games, hit .291/.427/.538 with 119 HR, 358 RBI, plus 5 HR, 14 RBI in postseason. Traded to SD in 2022, then NYY in 2024, signed with NYM for record $765 million.
November 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
11/3 – JUAN SOTO
OF, 2018-22
Signed in 2015 for $1.5 million, made MLB debut at 19 and made immediate impact. In 565 games, hit .291/.427/.538 with 119 HR, 358 RBI, plus 5 HR, 14 RBI in postseason. Traded to SD in 2022, then NYY in 2024, signed with NYM for record $765 million.
OF, 2018-22
Signed in 2015 for $1.5 million, made MLB debut at 19 and made immediate impact. In 565 games, hit .291/.427/.538 with 119 HR, 358 RBI, plus 5 HR, 14 RBI in postseason. Traded to SD in 2022, then NYY in 2024, signed with NYM for record $765 million.
11/2 – JORGE SOSA
RHP, 2009
Veteran reliever signed minor league deal and opened season at AAA Syracuse before getting called up in Aug. Made 18 appearances, going 2-1 with 6.45 ERA and 2 saves before getting released in Sept. Went 44-53 with 4.72 ERA in career with 6 clubs.
RHP, 2009
Veteran reliever signed minor league deal and opened season at AAA Syracuse before getting called up in Aug. Made 18 appearances, going 2-1 with 6.45 ERA and 2 saves before getting released in Sept. Went 44-53 with 4.72 ERA in career with 6 clubs.
November 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
11/2 – JORGE SOSA
RHP, 2009
Veteran reliever signed minor league deal and opened season at AAA Syracuse before getting called up in Aug. Made 18 appearances, going 2-1 with 6.45 ERA and 2 saves before getting released in Sept. Went 44-53 with 4.72 ERA in career with 6 clubs.
RHP, 2009
Veteran reliever signed minor league deal and opened season at AAA Syracuse before getting called up in Aug. Made 18 appearances, going 2-1 with 6.45 ERA and 2 saves before getting released in Sept. Went 44-53 with 4.72 ERA in career with 6 clubs.
11/1 – RAFAEL SORIANO
RHP, 2013-14
Surprisingly signed for 2 years, $28 million after 2012 postseason, veteran closer went 7-4 with 3.15 ERA, 75 saves, 13 blown saves, leading to Drew Storen’s return to the role. Totaled 207 saves, 2.89 ERA during 14-year career with 6 clubs.
RHP, 2013-14
Surprisingly signed for 2 years, $28 million after 2012 postseason, veteran closer went 7-4 with 3.15 ERA, 75 saves, 13 blown saves, leading to Drew Storen’s return to the role. Totaled 207 saves, 2.89 ERA during 14-year career with 6 clubs.
November 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
11/1 – RAFAEL SORIANO
RHP, 2013-14
Surprisingly signed for 2 years, $28 million after 2012 postseason, veteran closer went 7-4 with 3.15 ERA, 75 saves, 13 blown saves, leading to Drew Storen’s return to the role. Totaled 207 saves, 2.89 ERA during 14-year career with 6 clubs.
RHP, 2013-14
Surprisingly signed for 2 years, $28 million after 2012 postseason, veteran closer went 7-4 with 3.15 ERA, 75 saves, 13 blown saves, leading to Drew Storen’s return to the role. Totaled 207 saves, 2.89 ERA during 14-year career with 6 clubs.
The Nationals have officially announced the hiring of Blake Butera as the eighth full-time manager in club history. And the Butera family is going remember Oct. 30, 2025 for a long time. From the press release:
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Nationals have officially announced the hiring of Blake Butera as the eighth full-time manager in club history. And the Butera family is going remember Oct. 30, 2025 for a long time. From the press release:
10/31 – ALFONSO SORIANO
OF, 2006
Acquired from TEX for Brad Wilkerson, Terrmel Sledge and Armando Galarraga, reluctantly agreed to play LF and wound up with 46 HR, 41 2B, 41 SB, 22 assists in 159 G. Signed 8-year, $136 million deal with CHC. Career totals: 412 HR, 481 2B, 289 SB.
OF, 2006
Acquired from TEX for Brad Wilkerson, Terrmel Sledge and Armando Galarraga, reluctantly agreed to play LF and wound up with 46 HR, 41 2B, 41 SB, 22 assists in 159 G. Signed 8-year, $136 million deal with CHC. Career totals: 412 HR, 481 2B, 289 SB.
October 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
10/31 – ALFONSO SORIANO
OF, 2006
Acquired from TEX for Brad Wilkerson, Terrmel Sledge and Armando Galarraga, reluctantly agreed to play LF and wound up with 46 HR, 41 2B, 41 SB, 22 assists in 159 G. Signed 8-year, $136 million deal with CHC. Career totals: 412 HR, 481 2B, 289 SB.
OF, 2006
Acquired from TEX for Brad Wilkerson, Terrmel Sledge and Armando Galarraga, reluctantly agreed to play LF and wound up with 46 HR, 41 2B, 41 SB, 22 assists in 159 G. Signed 8-year, $136 million deal with CHC. Career totals: 412 HR, 481 2B, 289 SB.
10/30 – SAMMY SOLIS
LHP, 2015-18
2nd round pick in 2010 hoped to be part of Nats’ future rotation but wound up as reliever following Tommy John surgery. Made 141 appearances over 4 seasons, going 5-7 with 4.51 ERA, 1.386 WHIP, 1 save.
LHP, 2015-18
2nd round pick in 2010 hoped to be part of Nats’ future rotation but wound up as reliever following Tommy John surgery. Made 141 appearances over 4 seasons, going 5-7 with 4.51 ERA, 1.386 WHIP, 1 save.
October 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
10/30 – SAMMY SOLIS
LHP, 2015-18
2nd round pick in 2010 hoped to be part of Nats’ future rotation but wound up as reliever following Tommy John surgery. Made 141 appearances over 4 seasons, going 5-7 with 4.51 ERA, 1.386 WHIP, 1 save.
LHP, 2015-18
2nd round pick in 2010 hoped to be part of Nats’ future rotation but wound up as reliever following Tommy John surgery. Made 141 appearances over 4 seasons, going 5-7 with 4.51 ERA, 1.386 WHIP, 1 save.
10/29 – JHONATAN SOLANO
C, 2012-13
Signed in 2005 out of Colombia, “The Onion” made his MLB debut 7 years later and played 36 games with Nats over 2 seasons, batting .217/.253/.349 with 2 HR, 8 RBI. Played 7 games for Marlins in 2015 alongside brother Donovan.
C, 2012-13
Signed in 2005 out of Colombia, “The Onion” made his MLB debut 7 years later and played 36 games with Nats over 2 seasons, batting .217/.253/.349 with 2 HR, 8 RBI. Played 7 games for Marlins in 2015 alongside brother Donovan.
October 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
10/29 – JHONATAN SOLANO
C, 2012-13
Signed in 2005 out of Colombia, “The Onion” made his MLB debut 7 years later and played 36 games with Nats over 2 seasons, batting .217/.253/.349 with 2 HR, 8 RBI. Played 7 games for Marlins in 2015 alongside brother Donovan.
C, 2012-13
Signed in 2005 out of Colombia, “The Onion” made his MLB debut 7 years later and played 36 games with Nats over 2 seasons, batting .217/.253/.349 with 2 HR, 8 RBI. Played 7 games for Marlins in 2015 alongside brother Donovan.
10/28 – CHRIS SNELLING
OF, 2007
Australian was acquired from SEA with Emiliano Fruto for Jose Vidro, then hit .204/.361/.327 in 24 games before Nats traded him to OAK for Ryan Langerhans. Played 93 total MLB games over parts of 5 seasons, batting .244/.360/.400.
OF, 2007
Australian was acquired from SEA with Emiliano Fruto for Jose Vidro, then hit .204/.361/.327 in 24 games before Nats traded him to OAK for Ryan Langerhans. Played 93 total MLB games over parts of 5 seasons, batting .244/.360/.400.
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
10/28 – CHRIS SNELLING
OF, 2007
Australian was acquired from SEA with Emiliano Fruto for Jose Vidro, then hit .204/.361/.327 in 24 games before Nats traded him to OAK for Ryan Langerhans. Played 93 total MLB games over parts of 5 seasons, batting .244/.360/.400.
OF, 2007
Australian was acquired from SEA with Emiliano Fruto for Jose Vidro, then hit .204/.361/.327 in 24 games before Nats traded him to OAK for Ryan Langerhans. Played 93 total MLB games over parts of 5 seasons, batting .244/.360/.400.
10/27 – DOMINIC SMITH
1B, 2023
Signed for $2 million, smooth-fielding first baseman hit .254/.326/.366 with 12 HR, 46 RBI in 153 games. Produced .750 OPS in 63 games with SF this year. Over 9-year career mostly with NYM, has slashed .250/.315/.404 with 69 HR, 292 RBI.
1B, 2023
Signed for $2 million, smooth-fielding first baseman hit .254/.326/.366 with 12 HR, 46 RBI in 153 games. Produced .750 OPS in 63 games with SF this year. Over 9-year career mostly with NYM, has slashed .250/.315/.404 with 69 HR, 292 RBI.
October 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
10/27 – DOMINIC SMITH
1B, 2023
Signed for $2 million, smooth-fielding first baseman hit .254/.326/.366 with 12 HR, 46 RBI in 153 games. Produced .750 OPS in 63 games with SF this year. Over 9-year career mostly with NYM, has slashed .250/.315/.404 with 69 HR, 292 RBI.
1B, 2023
Signed for $2 million, smooth-fielding first baseman hit .254/.326/.366 with 12 HR, 46 RBI in 153 games. Produced .750 OPS in 63 games with SF this year. Over 9-year career mostly with NYM, has slashed .250/.315/.404 with 69 HR, 292 RBI.
10/26 – TERRMEL SLEDGE
OF, 2005
Expos carryover hit first HR in Nats history on Opening Day, his only HR in 20 games, during which he hit .243/.348/.378, before season-ending hamstring pull. Traded that winter to TEX with Brad Wilkerson, Armando Galarraga for Alfonso Soriano.
OF, 2005
Expos carryover hit first HR in Nats history on Opening Day, his only HR in 20 games, during which he hit .243/.348/.378, before season-ending hamstring pull. Traded that winter to TEX with Brad Wilkerson, Armando Galarraga for Alfonso Soriano.
October 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
10/26 – TERRMEL SLEDGE
OF, 2005
Expos carryover hit first HR in Nats history on Opening Day, his only HR in 20 games, during which he hit .243/.348/.378, before season-ending hamstring pull. Traded that winter to TEX with Brad Wilkerson, Armando Galarraga for Alfonso Soriano.
OF, 2005
Expos carryover hit first HR in Nats history on Opening Day, his only HR in 20 games, during which he hit .243/.348/.378, before season-ending hamstring pull. Traded that winter to TEX with Brad Wilkerson, Armando Galarraga for Alfonso Soriano.
10/25 – DOUG SLATEN
LHP, 2010-11
Reliever was claimed off waivers from AZ, made 80 appearances over two seasons, going 4-3 with 3.47 ERA. Over 7-year MLB career, went 7-8 with 3.52 ERA. Passed away in 2016 at age 36.
LHP, 2010-11
Reliever was claimed off waivers from AZ, made 80 appearances over two seasons, going 4-3 with 3.47 ERA. Over 7-year MLB career, went 7-8 with 3.52 ERA. Passed away in 2016 at age 36.
October 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
10/25 – DOUG SLATEN
LHP, 2010-11
Reliever was claimed off waivers from AZ, made 80 appearances over two seasons, going 4-3 with 3.47 ERA. Over 7-year MLB career, went 7-8 with 3.52 ERA. Passed away in 2016 at age 36.
LHP, 2010-11
Reliever was claimed off waivers from AZ, made 80 appearances over two seasons, going 4-3 with 3.47 ERA. Over 7-year MLB career, went 7-8 with 3.52 ERA. Passed away in 2016 at age 36.