Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Thursday that Wood (quad) will serve as the team's designated hitter during Friday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
#5 PROS
Robert Hassell: Blistering start to spring
Feb 26th
Hassell went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
Ferrer and Jorge Lopez are likely no longer the leading closer candidates for Washington after Kyle Finnegan re-signed Tuesday on a one-year, $6 million contract, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
#1 CL
Kyle Finnegan: Back in Washington on one-year deal
Feb 25th
The Nationals re-signed Finnegan to a one-year, $6 million contract Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Crews went 1-for-2 with a walk, a triple, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
#1 SS
CJ Abrams: Will bat leadoff
Feb 24th
Abrams will be moved back into the leadoff spot this season, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports. "CJ's going to lead off," manager Dave Martinez said. "The [Nos.] 3-4-5 will be kind of different a little bit. The [No.] 2 might be different at times. But we do know CJ's going to lead off for us."
#3 BP
Derek Law: Role not yet settled
Feb 23rd
Law figures to be part of the Nationals' high-leverage crew this season, but it's not clear if he'll get a chance to audition for the open closer role.
#4 PROS
Jarlin Susana: Can't harness heat Saturday
Feb 23rd
Susana topped out at 103 mph with his fastball during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports, but the right-hander threw only 20 of 34 pitches for strikes as he gave up a hit and two walks over a scoreless sixth inning. He struck out two.
#2 P
Jake Irvin: Working on slider
Feb 23rd
Irvin tossed a perfect inning in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
#5 BP
Lucas Sims: Set for live BP on Sunday
Feb 22nd
Sims will throw a live batting practice session Sunday, his first one since signing with the Nationals on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
#9 P
DJ Herz: Cleans up mechanics over offseason
Feb 20th
Herz focused on adding strength and cutting out unneeded movement in his pitching mechanics this offseason, leaving him optimistic that he'll be able to build off a promising rookie season in 2025, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports. "Everything's in the zone, everything's where you want it. And it's cool to see that all of my bullpens have been like that so far," Herz said Saturday, after his first official bullpen session of spring training. "Now it's time to translate to the game."
#8 BP
Mason Thompson: Goes on 60-day injured list
Feb 19th
The Nationals placed Thompson (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Lowe will make $10.3 million in 2025 after losing his arbitration hearing against the Nationals on Saturday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
#6 PROS
Cade Cavalli: Could be factor in second half
Feb 15th
Cavalli will have his workload managed in the early part of the season, with the goal being to have him in the big-league rotation later in the year, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Mets News
#2 2B
Luisangel Acuna: Exits after HBP
Mar 1st
Acuna was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays after getting hit in the left arm by a pitch, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
#3 PROS
Brandon Sproat: Two perfect innings in spring debut
Feb 28th
Sproat threw two perfect innings against the Nationals on Friday in his Grapefruit League debut, striking out one batter.
#6 P
Griffin Canning: Effective in first spring outing
Feb 28th
Canning gave up two hits and a walk over 1.2 scoreless innings in Thursday's Grapefruit league game against the Astros. He struck out two.
Nick Madrigal: Likely to miss season after surgery
Feb 28th
Madrigal will likely miss the entire season after surgery to repair a fractured left shoulder, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
#1 LF
Brandon Nimmo: Making spring debut Friday
Feb 28th
Nimmo (foot) is starting in left field and batting cleanup in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
#2 3B
Brett Baty: Connects for first spring homer
Feb 26th
Baty went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
#1 BP
A.J. Minter: Expects velocity to return
Feb 26th
Minter believes he'll be able to regain his prior velocity following last August's hip surgery, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
#2 DH
Starling Marte: Spring debut delayed by knee
Feb 26th
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Marte (knee) will begin taking live batting practice in early March, but the veteran outfielder doesn't have a target date for playing in Grapefruit League games, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
#8 BP
Paul Blackburn: Cleared for spring debut
Feb 26th
Blackburn (back) is scheduled to start Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
#1 P
Kodai Senga: Not ready for official games
Feb 25th
Senga is not ready to pitch in Grapefruit League games since he is due to make a couple more simulated outings in a controlled environment, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
#2 RF
Alexander Canario: Dealt to New York
Feb 24th
The Mets acquired Canario from the Cubs on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
#5 P
Tylor Megill: Rotation spot more secure
Feb 24th
Megill appears likely to have a spot in the Opening Day rotation if Sean Manaea (oblique) begins the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
#2 P
Sean Manaea: Bound for IL with oblique strain
Feb 24th
Manaea has been diagnosed with a right oblique strain and is expected to begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
#4 P
Clay Holmes: Sharp in Grapefruit League opener
Feb 23rd
Holmes struck out three over three perfect innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
#1 RF
Juan Soto: Belts solo homer in first Mets AB
Feb 22nd
Soto went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and an additional RBI during Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Astros.
#9 PROS
Drew Gilbert: Still dealing with hamstring issues
Feb 22nd
Gilbert is still not fully recovered from the hamstring injury that derailed his 2024 campaign, and the Mets are bringing him along slowly in camp as a result, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. "It's just getting over the hump," Gilbert said this week. "It's nothing serious at this point. Sometimes injuries linger a little bit. Once we get across the finish line, we'll be in a good spot and unleash a little bit."
#19 PROS
Matt Allan: Finally healthy again
Feb 19th
Allan (elbow) said Wednesday that he's fully healthy and will throw his third live bullpen session Thursday since he arrived at spring training in January, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
#1 CF
Tyrone Taylor: Looks healthy for camp
Feb 19th
Taylor (elbow/hernia) took part in Wednesday's full-squad workout, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
#3 P
Frankie Montas: Hopes to throw in 4-to-6 weeks
Feb 19th
Montas (lat) said Wednesday that he's already feeling better following a PRP injection and plans to begin playing catch in 4-to-6 weeks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
#9 BP
Drew Smith: Placed on 60-day IL
Feb 15th
The Mets placed Smith (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.