FantasyPros 🤖Abimelec Ortiz optioned to Triple-A http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/574826/abimelec-ortiz-optioned-to-triple-a-.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
Riley Adams reassigned to minor league camp http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/574824/riley-adams-reassigned-to-minor-league-camp-.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
Jacob Young (wrist) returns to lineup Monday http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/574495/jacob-young-wrist-returns-to-lineup-monday.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
Jacob Young (wrist) returns to lineup Monday - Jacob Young News
Young said he is feeling good and has been pain-free in his wrist for the last week. Manager Drew Butera said they have been slow-playing Young to be safe, and he is expected to be ready to go for Opening Day. The 26-year-old hit .231 with two homers, 15 stolen bases, and a .583 OPS across 120 games last season.
Matt Mervis reassigned to minor league camp http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/573896/matt-mervis-reassigned-to-minor-league-camp.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
Matt Mervis reassigned to minor league camp - Matt Mervis News
Mervis landed with Washington on a minor league deal this winter but will not make the team out of camp. He has 78 big league games under his belt over the last three seasons and hit .248 with 19 home runs and an .885 OPS across 65 Triple-A games between the D-backs and Marlins organizations in 2025.
Andrew Alvarez optioned to Triple-A http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/573883/andrew-alvarez-optioned-to-triple-a.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
Mitchell Parker optioned to Triple-A http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/573863/mitchell-parker-optioned-to-triple-a.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
Mitchell Parker optioned to Triple-A - Mitchell Parker News
Parker has started 59 games over the last two seasons for the Nationals, finishing second on the club with 164 2/3 innings last year. The lefty did post a lofty 5.68 ERA in 2025, and particularly struggled (6.61) in the second half. The Nationals have added Zack Littell and Miles Mikolas to the rotation within the past month, as well as Foster Griffin earlier in the offseason.
Cade Cavalli to start Opening Day http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/573354/cade-cavalli-to-start-opening-day.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
Cade Cavalli to start Opening Day - Cade Cavalli News
This seems like it has been a long time coming for Cavalli, as the 27-year-old righty has battled his way to the bigs around injuries and struggles since being selected in the first round of the 2020 draft. Cavalli finally became a regular piece of the Nationals' rotation over the final two months of last season, posting a 4.25 ERA over 10 starts down the stretch. The Nationals will be counting on him as an anchor of the staff in 2026.
Jacob Young (wrist) resumes batting activities http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/573142/jacob-young-wrist-resumes-batting-activities.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
Riley Cornelio optioned to Triple-A http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/572536/riley-cornelio-optioned-to-triple-a-.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
Luis Perales optioned to Triple-A http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/572537/luis-perales-optioned-to-triple-a-.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #NATITUDE
