While the Washington Nationals were previously on pace to post the highest bullpen ERA since MLB was integrated, the club's relievers have been red-hot over the past week.

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In exchange for Soto and first baseman Josh Bell, the Nationals received a total of six players in the August 2022 mega deal - C.J. Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, Hassell III, James Wood, Jarlin Susana, and Luke Voit.

It’s Wednesday, May 21, and the Braves (24-24) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (22-27). AJ Smith-Shawver is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Trevor Williams for Washington.

The Washington Nationals were hoping this veteran slugger would be a key contributor this season, but instead he's become one of the MLB's worst hitters.

The Nationals are reaping the benefits of trading Juan Soto more than anyone could've expected.

Following a pair of injuries to outfielders Dylan Crews (left side discomfort) and Jacob Young (shoulder soreness), the Nationals are recalling Robert Hassell III, as first reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central.

The Washington Nationals could see one of their young outfielders hit the injured list soon, and it comes at an inopportune time in his development.