Mark Zuckerman

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Pitchers and catchers report for spring training tomorrow. And so do I.

Welcome to Nats Journal. Hope you'll join me on this new endeavor, and hope you'll help spread the word!
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Jacob Young’s 4-year extension is now official. The Nationals are planning a Monday press conference for him.

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Some thoughts on what Jacob Young's extension means for Dylan Crews:
https://t.co/4hVx1Rkcl4

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The Nationals join the rest of the baseball world in mourning the passing of Bob Boone and extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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Terribly sad to learn of Bob Boone’s passing at 78. Worked for the Nationals front office from 2005-21 as one of Jim Bowden and Mike Rizzo’s most-trusted assistants. And of course part of one of baseball’s greatest families.

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A statement from the MLBPA on the passing of Bob Boone

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Everyone knows the Nationals need significant bullpen help, but what’s the best way to do that? Go all-in on one of the few proven available closers? Sign multiple (more affordable) veteran setup men? A look at some of their options: https://t.co/OEizf5mHX7

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Here’s the full episode, which includes our reaction to Jacob Young’s new contract extension: https://t.co/XVI3dlI1v1

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Paul Toboni was our guest on the latest episode of @Nats_Chat. Here’s what he had to say about free agency, fixing the bullpen and where he anticipates CJ Abrams playing in 2027: https://t.co/0QomwhOEmk

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The Guardians have claimed José Tena off waivers from the Nationals. Cleveland dealt him to Washington in the 2024 Lane Thomas trade.

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RHP Kyle Nicolas was DFA'd to clear a 40-man roster spot for Sanmartin.

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Nationals have acquired LHP Reiver Sanmartin from the Giants for RHP Robert Cranz. Sanmartin, 30, had 4.22 ERA, 1.359 WHIP in 24 games this season, was DFA'd earlier this week. Cranz, 7th round pick in '24, had strong year with Wilmington and Harrisburg, struggled at Rochester.

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The Nationals are signing CF Jacob Young to a contract extension, source confirms. According to @ByRobertMurray, it's 4 years and $23 million, which would buy out his arbitration years and first year of free agency (2030), plus an option for 2031.

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Also, the Nationals are a finalist for NL Offensive Team of the Year with the Cubs, Dodgers and Brewers (who all made the postseason).

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CJ Abrams is a Silver Slugger finalist at SS (with Elly De La Cruz, Otto Lopez).

James Wood is a Silver Slugger finalist in the OF (with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Corbin Carroll, Jackson Chourio, Seiya Suzuki, Fernando Tatis Jr., Jordan Walker).

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Paul Toboni published a long letter to Nationals fans in which he discussed last season, the offseason and objectives for 2027. No earth-shattering news, but this was perhaps the most-notable section:

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A letter from Paul Toboni
https://t.co/zptmmaUFeu

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The Nationals enter the offseason with by far the fewest dollars committed to their 2027 roster than any team in baseball. There’s money to be spent on upgrades, even if they don’t exceed their 2026 payroll in the end. https://t.co/HUk3nzPgWU

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Full rundown of today's roster moves by the Nationals:
https://t.co/y0vPKmlmNK

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Update to this: Ken Waldichuk had the right to declare for free agency, and he did.

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Nats' 40-man roster moves:
* PJ Poulin, Richard Lovelady cleared waivers, became FAs
* Ken Waldichuk cleared waivers, assigned to AAA
* Paxton Schultz claimed by Reds
* Mitchell Parker claimed by Braves
* Drew Millas, Matt Waldron activated off 60-day IL
* Jose Tena DFA'd

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Parker and Tena are probably the most-notable moves here. Parker was going to arbitration-eligible after having TJ surgery in July. Tena was out of options and less defensive value than the just-acquired Nate Furman.

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Nats' 40-man roster moves:
* PJ Poulin, Richard Lovelady cleared waivers, became FAs
* Ken Waldichuk cleared waivers, assigned to AAA
* Paxton Schultz claimed by Reds
* Mitchell Parker claimed by Braves
* Drew Millas, Matt Waldron activated off 60-day IL
* Jose Tena DFA'd

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The Contemporary Baseball Era ballot features four managers and four executives for consideration in the Hall of Fame Class of 2027.

Results will be announced at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 6: https://t.co/ofvHWarX4I