Washington Nationals

The Nationals came into Wrigley Field on a windy, chilly afternoon against the Chicago Cubs, trotted out an unorthodox lineup and left with a 10-4 victory.

Even in what will likely be a season with more losses than wins, there are important storylines to follow. Here’s what we’re watching for from the Nationals this season.

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Washington acquired infielder Jorbit Vivas in a trade with the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon, but most of its roster spots were decided before the team left West Palm Beach. With Vivas, the Nationals will carry seven infielders.

Washington’s farm system looks vastly different than it did this time last year. There’s been an influx of talent acquired through trades and the draft, a revamped coaching staff and an implementation of new technology.

Gray, 28, underwent Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, including an internal brace procedure, in July 2024

The two first-time major league managers have been close friends since 2015.

The Nationals also optioned 2019 first-round pick Jackson Rutledge to Rochester.

The journey to this point for Cavalli was interrupted for the better part of three years.

The one-year deal is pending a physical and includes a mutual option for 2027.

As Crews learns the difficulties that come with life in the majors, his new manager attempts to ease the burden that is, at times, as self-imposed as anything.

Their timelines were different, yet Cade Cavalli’s and Josiah Gray’s recoveries from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery were linked almost immediately.

“We’re figuring this all out together,” former first-round draft pick Dylan Crews said.

“There’s a lot of new things around here, but it’s exciting to learn it and see how it’s going to help us develop into better pitchers, better everything, and win a lot of ball games in the future,” left-hander Mitchell Parker said.

Wood impressed with an .825 OPS and 31 home runs. He competed in the Home Run Derby and launched balls that nearly left the stadium. He made fans flock to Nationals Park, eager to see this Olney native.

Pérez brings major league experience and has a strong chance to make the opening day roster if he can recapture some of his success with the Orioles earlier in his career.

Fans of Major League Baseball’s streaming package of out-of-market games learned Tuesday what ESPN’s takeover means for them.

Washington will join MLB’s production and distribution model, becoming the seventh team to do so.

Before Wood got the invite to launch homers during the derby alongside some of the game’s biggest stars, he and his hitting coach Gerardo Caceres developed his swing in Gaithersburg.