It sounds like the Washington Nationals could choose to not deal CJ Abrams after all.

Former first baseman and designated hitter Josh Bell agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Twins with a mutual option for 2027. The deal also includes a $250,000 signing bonus and $5.5 million salary in 2026 with a $1.25 million buyout, per the AP.

The Boston Red Sox today acquired left-handed pitcher Jake Bennett from the Washington Nationals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Perales. Bennett, 25, has posted a 2.67 ERA (41 ER/138.1 IP) with 137 strikeouts in 34 games (33 starts) across three levels in 2023 and 2025.

A clear need on this Washington Nationals roster heading into the 2026 campaign is at first base. With Josh Bell becoming a free agent and Nathaniel Lowe not in

Gray was an All-Star for the Nationals during the 2023 season he pitched 159.0 innings for the Nationals. He had an 8-13 record that season with a 3.91 earned run average. He made 30 starts for the Nationals that season and he struck out 143 batters in 159.0 innings.

Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, the same salary he earned last season.

The Washington Nationals have not made a major league addition to their roster via free agency. They have signed a few players to minor league deals and pulled