2018 Washington Nationals Transactions

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Every official 2018 MLB transaction involving the Washington Nationals on either side of the move: 106 trades, signings and releases dated and grouped by month, with MLB’s own description of each move. Both directions are covered: 97 moves land with the Nationals and 9 depart from them.

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Showing 106 of 106 Washington Nationals transactions

December 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, December 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Dec 27, 2018	Signed as free agent	Aníbal Sánchez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Anibal Sanchez.
Dec 26, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jose Marquez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Jose Marquez to a minor league contract.
Dec 18, 2018	Signed as free agent	Matt Adams	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent 1B Matt Adams.
Dec 17, 2018	Trade	Andruw Monasterio	Washington Nationals	Cleveland Guardians	Washington Nationals traded 2B Andruw Monasterio to Cleveland Indians.
Dec 12, 2018	Trade	Tanner Roark	Washington Nationals	Cincinnati Reds	Washington Nationals traded RHP Tanner Roark to Cincinnati Reds for RHP Tanner Rainey.
Dec 7, 2018	Signed as free agent	Patrick Corbin	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Patrick Corbin.

November 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, November 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Nov 30, 2018	Trade	Daniel Johnson	Washington Nationals	Cleveland Guardians	Cleveland Indians traded C Yan Gomes to Washington Nationals for RHP Jefry Rodriguez, RF Daniel Johnson and Player To Be Named Later.
Nov 20, 2018	Signed as free agent	Kurt Suzuki	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent C Kurt Suzuki.
Nov 16, 2018	Signed as free agent	Henderson Alvarez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Henderson Alvarez to a minor league contract.
Nov 7, 2018	Signed as free agent	Adderling Ruiz	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent C Adderling Ruiz to a minor league contract.
Nov 3, 2018	Signed as free agent	Trevor Rosenthal	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Trevor Rosenthal.
Nov 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Bryan Sanchez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Bryan Sanchez to a minor league contract.

October 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, October 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Oct 10, 2018	Trade	Kyle Barraclough	Miami Marlins	Washington Nationals	Miami Marlins traded RHP Kyle Barraclough to Washington Nationals for Future Considerations.
Oct 8, 2018	Signed as free agent	Andres Castro	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Andres Castro to a minor league contract.

September 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, September 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Sep 26, 2018	Signed as free agent	Johan Otanez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Johan Otanez to a minor league contract.

August 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, August 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Aug 31, 2018	Trade	Andrew Istler	Los Angeles Dodgers	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals traded RHP Ryan Madson to Los Angeles Dodgers for RHP Andrew Istler.
Aug 31, 2018	Trade	Gio Gonzalez	Washington Nationals	Milwaukee Brewers	Washington Nationals traded Future Considerations and LHP Gio Gonzalez to Milwaukee Brewers for 3B Gilbert Lara and 1B KJ Harrison.
Aug 23, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jose Colmenares	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent C Jose Colmenares to a minor league contract.
Aug 21, 2018	Trade	Andruw Monasterio	Chicago Cubs	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals traded 2B Daniel Murphy to Chicago Cubs for 2B Andruw Monasterio and Player To Be Named Later.
Aug 12, 2018	Signed as free agent	Oliver Francois	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Oliver Francois to a minor league contract.
Aug 7, 2018	Signed as free agent	Greg Holland	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Greg Holland.
Aug 5, 2018	Trade	Shawn Kelley	Washington Nationals	Athletics	Washington Nationals traded RHP Shawn Kelley and cash to Oakland Athletics for Future Considerations.

July 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, July 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Jul 31, 2018	Trade	Brandon Kintzler	Washington Nationals	Chicago Cubs	Washington Nationals traded RHP Brandon Kintzler to Chicago Cubs for RHP Jhon Romero.
Jul 22, 2018	Trade	Brian Goodwin	Washington Nationals	Kansas City Royals	Washington Nationals traded LF Brian Goodwin to Kansas City Royals for RHP Jacob Condra-Bogan.
Jul 13, 2018	Signed	Evan Lee	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed LHP Evan Lee.
Jul 11, 2018	Signed as free agent	Mirton Blanco	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Mirton Blanco to a minor league contract.
Jul 9, 2018	Signed as free agent	Bryanth Sanchez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent C Bryanth Sanchez to a minor league contract.
Jul 5, 2018	Signed as free agent	Keyson Pulinario	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Keyson Pulinario to a minor league contract.
Jul 5, 2018	Signed as free agent	Angel Geraldo	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent SS Angel Geraldo to a minor league contract.
Jul 3, 2018	Signed	Mason Denaburg	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Mason Denaburg.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jeisel Acosta	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent C Jeisel Acosta to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Yeuri Amparo	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Yeuri Amparo to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Isan Castillo	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent SS Isan Castillo to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jeremy De La Rosa	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Jeremy De La Rosa to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Dariel Cotes	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent CF Dariel Cotes to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Raymi Gomez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Raymi Gomez to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Bernardo Hiraldo	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Bernardo Hiraldo to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Luis Jimenez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Luis Jimenez to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Daniel Marte	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent CF Daniel Marte to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Edwin Mercedes	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent C Edwin Mercedes to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Yoander Rivero	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent SS Yoander Rivero to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Erick Tejeda	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent IF Erick Tejeda to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jose Mercedes	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Jose Mercedes to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jose Cedeno	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Jose Cedeno to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Kevin Rodriguez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Kevin Rodriguez to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jose Atencio	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Jose Atencio to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2018	Signed as free agent	Delkis Basanta	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent CF Delkis Basanta to a minor league contract.

June 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, June 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Jun 29, 2018	Signed	Reid Schaller	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Reid Schaller.
Jun 29, 2018	Signed	Chandler Day	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Chandler Day.
Jun 29, 2018	Signed	Carson Shaddy	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed 2B Carson Shaddy.
Jun 29, 2018	Signed	Carson Shaddy	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed 2B Carson Shaddy.
Jun 24, 2018	Signed as free agent	Nick Basto	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Nick Basto to a minor league contract.
Jun 24, 2018	Signed	Jake Irvin	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Jake Irvin.
Jun 22, 2018	Signed	Kyle Marinconz	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed SS Kyle Marinconz.
Jun 18, 2018	Trade	Blake Perkins	Washington Nationals	Kansas City Royals	Kansas City Royals traded RHP Kelvin Herrera to Washington Nationals for 3B Kelvin Gutierrez, CF Blake Perkins and RHP Yohanse Morel.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Tim Cate	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed LHP Tim Cate.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Gage Canning	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed OF Gage Canning.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Andrew Karp	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Andrew Karp.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Tyler Cropley	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed C Tyler Cropley.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Tanner Driskill	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Tanner Driskill.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Frankie Bartow	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Frankie Bartow.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Cody Wilson	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed OF Cody Wilson.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Aaron Fletcher	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed LHP Aaron Fletcher.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Carson Teel	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed LHP Carson Teel.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Jacob Rhinesmith	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed OF Jacob Rhinesmith.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Onix Vega	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed C Onix Vega.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Ryan Tapani	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Ryan Tapani.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Cole Daily	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed SS Cole Daily.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Christian Vann	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed LHP Chris Vann.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Colin Morse	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Colin Morse.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Pablo O'Connor	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed OF Pablo O'Connor.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Blake Chisolm	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed 1B Blake Chisolm.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Colton Pogue	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed SS Colton Pogue.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Tre Vickers	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed SS Trey Vickers.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Jonathan Quintana	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed OF Jonathan Quintana.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Alec Maley	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Alec Maley.
Jun 13, 2018	Signed	Bobby Milacki	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed RHP Bobby Milacki.
Jun 12, 2018	Signed as free agent	Rafael Bautista	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent CF Rafael Bautista to a minor league contract.
Jun 9, 2018	Released	Rafael Bautista	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals released CF Rafael Bautista.
Jun 1, 2018	Signed as free agent	Rodney Theophile	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Rodney Theophile to a minor league contract.
Jun 1, 2018	Signed as free agent	Marin Cronz	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent 2B Marin Cronz to a minor league contract.

May 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, May 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
May 30, 2018	Signed as free agent	Abrahan Hiraldo	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Abrahan Hiraldo to a minor league contract.
May 23, 2018	Signed as free agent	Josh Edgin	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Josh Edgin to a minor league contract.
May 23, 2018	Signed as free agent	Adam Brett Walker	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Adam Brett Walker to a minor league contract.
May 22, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jaff Decker	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Jaff Decker to a minor league contract.
May 17, 2018	Signed as free agent	Wilfredo Sanchez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent C Wilfredo Sanchez to a minor league contract.

April 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, April 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Apr 27, 2018	Signed as free agent	Matt Hague	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent 1B Matt Hague to a minor league contract.
Apr 24, 2018	Trade	A.J. Cole	Washington Nationals	New York Yankees	Washington Nationals traded RHP A.J. Cole to New York Yankees for cash.
Apr 17, 2018	Signed as free agent	Mark Reynolds	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent 1B Mark Reynolds to a minor league contract.
Apr 13, 2018	Signed as free agent	Tuffy Gosewisch	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent C Tuffy Gosewisch to a minor league contract.

March 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, March 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Mar 30, 2018	Signed as free agent	Carlos Torres	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Carlos Torres to a minor league contract.
Mar 26, 2018	Trade	Matt Reynolds	New York Mets	Washington Nationals	New York Mets traded 3B Matt Reynolds to Washington Nationals for cash.
Mar 24, 2018	Released	Reid Brignac	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals released SS Reid Brignac.
Mar 24, 2018	Released	Ryan Raburn	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals released OF Ryan Raburn.
Mar 17, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jeremy Hellickson	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Jeremy Hellickson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Mar 4, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jeff Ames	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Jeff Ames to a minor league contract.

February 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, February 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Feb 27, 2018	Signed as free agent	Jose Rodriguez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Jose Rodriguez to a minor league contract.
Feb 21, 2018	Signed as free agent	Joaquín Benoit	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Joaquin Benoit.
Feb 1, 2018	Signed as free agent	Miguel Montero	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent C Miguel Montero to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

January 2018

Washington Nationals transactions, January 2018
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Jan 31, 2018	Signed as free agent	Reid Brignac	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent SS Reid Brignac to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Jan 27, 2018	Signed as free agent	Hunter Jones	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Hunter Jones to a minor league contract.
Jan 20, 2018	Signed as free agent	Cody Satterwhite	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Cody Satterwhite to a minor league contract.
Jan 18, 2018	Signed as free agent	Howie Kendrick	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent 2B Howie Kendrick.
Jan 11, 2018	Signed as free agent	Edwin Jackson	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Edwin Jackson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Jan 10, 2018	Signed as free agent	Moisés Sierra	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Moises Sierra to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Jan 3, 2018	Signed as free agent	Roman Mendez	—	Washington Nationals	Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Roman Mendez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Every row is captured from MLB’s official StatsAPI transactions feed with MLB’s published description unedited. A trade appears on both clubs’ pages for the season; signings include both major-league and minor-league contracts signed with the club; injury-list moves and minor-league affiliate-only transactions are outside this archive’s scope.

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Transaction data: official MLB StatsAPI. Data provided by MLB Advanced Media. Archived and published by Legends Deck. Kept transaction types: Trade, Signed, Signed as free agent, Released.