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Every official 2021 MLB transaction involving the Washington Nationals on either side of the move: 117 trades, signings and releases dated and grouped by month, with MLB’s own description of each move. Both directions are covered: 115 moves land with the Nationals and 2 depart from them.
Showing 117 of 117 Washington Nationals transactions
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Mitch Longo | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Mitch Longo to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Maikel Franco | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Maikel Franco to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Dee Strange-Gordon | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 2B Dee Strange-Gordon to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2021 | Signed as free agent | César Hernández | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 2B Cesar Hernandez. |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Richard Urena | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent SS Richard Urena to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 25, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Luis Avilán | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Luis Avilan to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Víctor Arano | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Victor Arano to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Angel Roman | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Angel Roman to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Brayan Romero | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Brayan Romero to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Unnamed | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Alberto Guerrero and to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Steven Fuentes | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Steven Fuentes to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Adrián Sanchez | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Adrian Sanchez to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jefry Rodriguez | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Jefry Rodriguez to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Luis Reyes | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Luis Reyes to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Sean Nolin | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Sean Nolin to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Luis Acevedo | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Luis Acevedo to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2021 | Released | Starlin Castro | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals released SS Starlin Castro. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Josue Carmona | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Josue Carmona to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Signed | Dustin Saenz | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed LHP Dustin Saenz. |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Signed | Steven Williams | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed C Steven Williams. |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Signed | Andrew Alvarez | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed LHP Andrew Alvarez. |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Signed | Brendan Collins | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed RHP Brendan Collins. |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Signed | Darren Baker | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed 2B Darren Baker. |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Signed | Will Frizzell | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed 1B Will Frizzell. |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Signed | Marc Davis | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed RHP Marc Davis. |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Released | René Rivera | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals released C Rene Rivera. |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Peyton Glavine | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Peyton Glavine to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Cody Greenhill | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Cody Greenhill to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Tyler Schoff | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Tyler Schoff to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Gunner Halter | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent SS Gunner Halter to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jake Sullivan | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent C Jake Sullivan to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2021 | Trade | Daniel Hudson | Washington Nationals | San Diego Padres | Washington Nationals traded RHP Daniel Hudson to San Diego Padres for RHP Mason Thompson. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Trade | Keibert Ruiz | Los Angeles Dodgers | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals traded RHP Max Scherzer and SS Trea Turner to Los Angeles Dodgers for C Keibert Ruiz, RHP Josiah Gray, RHP Gerardo Carrillo and OF Donovan Casey. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Trade | Drew Millas | Athletics | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals traded C Yan Gomes, 2B Josh Harrison and cash to Oakland Athletics for RHP Richard Guasch, RHP Seth Shuman and C Drew Millas. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Trade | Lane Thomas | St. Louis Cardinals | Washington Nationals | St. Louis Cardinals traded CF Lane Thomas to Washington Nationals for LHP Jon Lester. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Signed | Jordy Barley | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed SS Jordy Barley. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Signed | Brady House | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed SS Brady House. |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Trade | Riley Adams | Toronto Blue Jays | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals traded LHP Brad Hand to Toronto Blue Jays for C Riley Adams. |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Trade | Aldo Ramirez | Boston Red Sox | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals traded LF Kyle Schwarber to Boston Red Sox for RHP Aldo Ramirez. |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Signed | Daylen Lile | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed OF Daylen Lile. |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Carlos Navas | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Carlos Navas to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Matt Tomshaw | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Matt Tomshaw to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Signed | Cole Hamilton | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed C Cole Hamilton. |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Signed | Jarrett Gonzales | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed C Jarrett Gonzales. |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Signed | Jaden Fein | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed OF Jaden Fein. |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Signed | Jacob Young | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed OF Jacob Young. |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Signed | Jack Sinclair | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed RHP Jack Sinclair. |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Signed | T.J. White | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed OF T.J. White. |
| Jul 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | RobertAnthony Cruz | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 2B RobertAnthony Cruz to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Signed as free agent | René Rivera | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent C Rene Rivera. |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Signed | Branden Boissiere | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed OF Branden Boissiere. |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Signed | Michael Kirian | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed LHP Michael Kirian. |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Signed | Cole Quintanilla | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed RHP Cole Quintanilla. |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Juan Diaz | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Juan Diaz to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Trade | Kyle Lobstein | Washington Nationals | Milwaukee Brewers | Washington Nationals traded LHP Kyle Lobstein to Milwaukee Brewers for cash. |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Juan Paulino | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent C Juan Paulino to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Bryan Polanco | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Bryan Polanco to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Adrian Ogando | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Adrian Ogando to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Derek Dietrich | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 2B Derek Dietrich to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Nick Goody | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Nick Goody to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 4, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Diego Moreno | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Diego Moreno to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Trade | Alcides Escobar | Kansas City Royals | Washington Nationals | Kansas City Royals traded SS Alcides Escobar to Washington Nationals for cash. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Moises Diaz | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Moises Diaz to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jorge Ramirez | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Jorge Ramirez to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Kyle Hinton | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Kyle Hinton to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Josh Rogers | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Josh Rogers to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Luis Germán | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Luis German to a minor league contract. |
| May 29, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Corban Joseph | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 1B Corban Joseph to a minor league contract. |
| May 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jenier Fernandez | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Jenier Fernandez to a minor league contract. |
| May 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Destin Hood | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Destin Hood to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Daniel Palka | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Daniel Palka to a minor league contract. |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jonathan Lucroy | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent C Jonathan Lucroy. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | Signed as free agent | T.J. McFarland | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent P T.J. McFarland. |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Yasmany Tomás | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RF Yasmany Tomas. |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Kyle Lobstein | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent P Kyle Lobstein. |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Released | Jeremy Jeffress | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals released P Jeremy Jeffress. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jeremy Jeffress | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent P Jeremy Jeffress. |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Andrés Machado | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent P Andres Machado. |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jeremy Jeffress | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent P Jeremy Jeffress. |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jhoan Contreras | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Jhoan Contreras. |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Justin Miller | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent P Justin Miller. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Signed as free agent | T.J. McFarland | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP T.J. McFarland to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Gerardo Parra | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Gerardo Parra to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Gerardo Parra | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Gerardo Parra. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ramón Flores | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RF Ramon Flores to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Humberto Arteaga | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Humberto Arteaga to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Alex Avila | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent C Alex Avila. |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Hernán Pérez | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 2B Hernan Perez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Blake Swihart | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent C Blake Swihart to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jon Lester | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Jon Lester. |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Alec Keller | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Alec Keller to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Brad Hand | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Brad Hand. |
| Jan 23, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Zimmerman | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 1B Ryan Zimmerman. |
| Jan 23, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Zimmerman | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Ryan Zimmerman. |
| Jan 23, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Zimmerman | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Ryan Zimmerman. |
| Jan 23, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Zimmerman | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Ryan Zimmerman. |
| Jan 23, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Zimmerman | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Ryan Zimmerman. |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Randy Lara | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Randy Lara to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Welington Castillo | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent C Welington Castillo to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Jan 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Bryan Dobzanski | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Bryan Dobzanski to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Osvaldo Duarte | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 2B Osvaldo Duarte to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Welington Castillo | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent C Welington Castillo. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jefrem Leon | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Jefrem Leon to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Gustavo Rivas | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Gustavo Rivas to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Genderson Zapata | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Genderson Zapata to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Doimil Perez | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Doimil Perez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Armando Cruz | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent SS Armando Cruz to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Enmanuel Ramirez | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Enmanuel Ramirez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jean Estrada | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Jean Estrada to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Gabriel Agostini | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Gabriel Agostini to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Winder Diaz | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Winder Diaz to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Cristian Batista | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Cristian Batista to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ali Castillo | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent 3B Ali Castillo to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Kevin Moreno | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent OF Kevin Moreno to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Kyle Schwarber | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Kyle Schwarber. |
| Jan 6, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Alberto Baldonado | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Alberto Baldonado to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Luis Avilán | — | Washington Nationals | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Luis Avilan 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.
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.