Washington Nationals Season Outlook: News, Schedule, Tickets, Odds

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by Alex HernandezAugust 15, 2025, 1:55 am >

The Washington Nationals are in last place in the NL East and 15 games back from a wild-card spot.

Washington finished 2024 with a 71-91 record, placing fourth in the NL East. Washington made multiple moves in the offseason in hopes of providing production in areas of need.

The Nationals signed starting pitchers Trevor Williams and Michael Soroka, designated hitter Josh Bell, third baseman Paul DeJong and utility player Amed Rosario.

Washington’s offense has struggled this season, led by James Wood and CJ Abrams.

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The Nationals are in the bottom 10 for on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and home runs. The Nationals are also in the bottom half of the league for batting average and RBIs, but are in the top 10 at avoiding striking out.

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Washington’s pitching has also struggled this season, led by MacKenzie Gore and Jake Irvin.

The Nationals are in the bottom three for ERA and batting average allowed, and the bottom five for walks and hits per inning pitched (WHIP) and strikeouts. Washington is also in the bottom 10 for home runs allowed.

Despite all of the struggles, Wood has been a bright spot for the Nationals. He leads the team in home runs, RBIs, hits and on-base percentage.

At only 22 years old, Wood has a ton of potential and profiles to be one of the better hitters in baseball for years to come.

Washington also had the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, selecting shortstop Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma.

The pick was a shocker to baseball fans as pitcher Kade Anderson seemed like a no-brainer selection considering the need for pitching. However, at only 17 years old, Willits is the third-youngest player to be drafted first overall, and his potential is high.

Aware it won’t be contending the rest of the season, Washington traded relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis García to the Los Angeles Angels for starting pitcher Jake Eder and prospect Sam Brown. Washington also traded Rosario to the New York Yankees.

Even though the Nationals won’t be competing, it’s nice to know that the organization has what looks to be a superstar in the making in James Wood.

Washington Nationals Schedule & Tickets

August 14: vs. Philadelphia Phillies
August 15: vs. Philadelphia Phillies
August 16: vs. Philadelphia Phillies
August 17: vs. Philadelphia Phillies
August 19: vs. New York Mets
August 20: vs. New York Mets
August 21: vs. New York Mets
August 22: at Philadelphia Phillies
August 23: at Philadelphia Phillies
August 24: at Philadelphia Phillies
August 25: at New York Yankees
August 26: at New York Yankees
August 27: at New York Yankees
August 29: vs. Tampa Bay Rays
August 30: vs. Tampa Bay Rays
August 31: vs. Tampa Bay Rays
September 1: vs. Miami Marlins
September 2: vs. Miami Marlins
September 3: vs. Miami Marlins
September 5: at Chicago Cubs
September 6: at Chicago Cubs
September 7: at Chicago Cubs
September 8: at Miami Marlins
September 9: at Miami Marlins
September 10: at Miami Marlins
September 11: at Miami Marlins
September 12: vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
September 13: vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
September 14: vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
September 15: vs. Atlanta Braves
September 16: vs. Atlanta Braves
September 16: vs. Atlanta Braves
September 17: vs. Atlanta Braves
September 19: at New York Mets
September 20: at New York Mets
September 21: at New York Mets
September 22: at Atlanta Braves
September 23: at Atlanta Braves
September 24: at Atlanta Braves
September 26: vs. Chicago White Sox
September 27: vs. Chicago White Sox
September 28: vs. Chicago White Sox

Washington Nationals Odds

The Nationals’ odds of making the postseason are +2200. Its odds of winning the National League are +50000, and its odds of winning the World Series are +100000.

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