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| 2009 Washington Nationals | |||
| Fifth Place, National League East | |||
| Win-Loss | 59 – 103 | Team Average | 0.258 |
| Runs-Runs Allowed | 710 – 874 | Team OBP | 0.337 |
| Team ERA | 5.00 | Team SLG | 0.406 |
| Team WHIP | 1.51 | Team OPS | 0.743 |
Incoming
| Date | Player | Type | Team | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/10 | Livan Hernandez | Minor League Deal | Nationals | SP |
| 02/19/10 | Sean Burnett | Player won arbitration | Nationals | RP |
| 02/17/10 | Brian Bruney | Player won arbitration | Yankees | RP |
| 02/17/10 | Ron Villone | Minor League Deal | Nationals | RP |
| 02/16/10 | Chien-Ming Wang | Signed Deal | Yankees | SP |
| 02/15/10 | Willy Taveras | Minor League Deal | Reds | OF CF |
| 02/11/10 | Elijah Dukes | Avoided arbitration | Nationals | OF CF RF |
| 02/05/10 | Adam Kennedy | Signed Deal | Athletics | 2B |
| 02/05/10 | Shawn Estes | Minor League Deal | - | SP |
| 02/03/10 | Kevin Mench | Minor League Deal | - | OF LF RF |
| 01/29/10 | Miguel Batista | Minor League Deal | Mariners | SP RP |
| 01/25/10 | Tyler Walker | Signed Deal | Phillies | RP |
| 01/25/10 | Chris Duncan | Minor League Deal | Cardinals | 1B OF LF |
| 01/25/10 | Chuck James | Minor League Deal | - | SP |
| 01/19/10 | Wil Nieves | Avoided arbitration | Nationals | C |
| 01/19/10 | Josh Willingham | Avoided arbitration | Nationals | OF LF |
| 01/19/10 | Jesus Flores | Avoided arbitration | Nationals | C |
| 01/06/10 | Matt Capps | Signed Deal | Pirates | CL |
| 12/28/09 | Josh Whitesell | Minor League Deal | Diamondbacks | 1B |
| 12/28/09 | Eric Bruntlett | Minor League Deal | Phillies | 2B 3B OF LF SS |
| 12/24/09 | Eddie Guardado | Minor League Deal | Rangers | CL RP |
| 12/21/09 | Jason Marquis | Signed Deal | Rockies | SP |
| 12/15/09 | Jamie Burke | Minor League Deal | Nationals | C |
| 12/15/09 | Joel Peralta | Minor League Deal | Rockies | RP |
| 12/15/09 | Logan Kensing | Minor League Deal | Nationals | RP |
| 12/14/09 | Scott Olsen | Signed Deal | Nationals | SP |
| 12/11/09 | Ryan Speier | Minor League Deal | Rockies | RP |
| 12/08/09 | Ivan Rodriguez | Signed Deal | Rangers | C |
| 12/08/09 | Jerry Owens | Minor League Deal | White Sox | OF CF LF |
| 11/05/09 | Doug Slaten | Claimed on waivers | - | RP |
| 12/07/09 | Brian Bruney | Trade | - | RP |
Outgoing
| Date | Player | Type | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/10 | Alex Cintron | Minor League Deal | Mets |
| 02/18/10 | Mike MacDougal | Minor League Deal | Marlins |
| 01/15/10 | Jorge Sosa | Minor League Deal | Red Sox |
| 01/13/10 | Jorge Padilla | Minor League Deal | Blue Jays |
| 01/13/10 | Zack Segovia | Minor League Deal | Yankees |
| 01/05/10 | Austin Kearns | Minor League Deal | Indians |
| 12/28/09 | Josh Bard | Minor League Deal | Mariners |
| 12/22/09 | Jorge Padilla | Signed in Japan | Japan |
| 12/21/09 | Saul Rivera | Minor League Deal | Indians |
| 11/30/09 | Wilfredo Ledezma | Minor League Deal | Pirates |
| 11/25/09 | Mike Hinckley | Minor League Deal | Orioles |
| 02/03/10 | Marco Estrada | Claimed on waivers | Brewers |
Scott Olsen – Nationals – 3/8 9:39 pm
Making his spring debut, Scott Olsen surrendered three runs and seven hits in two innings Monday in a loss to the Marlins.
Jason Marquis – Nationals – 3/7 9:48 pm
Jason Marquis was tagged for five runs in two innings by the Mets on Sunday.
Matt Capps – Nationals – 3/1 5:27 pm
Nationals manager Jim Riggleman is weighing a number of scenarios in his bullpen.
Ramon Martinez – Free Agent – 2/25 10:10 pm
Nationals signed RHP Rafael Martin.
Livan Hernandez – Nationals – 2/24 5:27 pm
The Nationals have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with right-hander Livan Hernandez, according to MLB.com’s Bill Ladson.
Scott Olsen – Nationals – 2/23 10:30 pm
Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said Tuesday that left-hander Scott Olsen could be a ‘lock’ for the rotation.
Scott Olsen – Nationals – 2/23 12:57 am
Scott Olsen threw his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday and reported no issues with his surgically-repaired left shoulder.
Ron Villone – Nationals – 2/17 9:25 pm
Nationals signed LHP Ron Villone to a minor league contract.
Willy Taveras – Nationals – 2/15 5:54 pm
Nationals signed OF Willy Taveras to a minor league contract.
Willy Taveras – Nationals – 2/15 5:01 pm
Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that the Astros are not signing free agent outfielder Willy Taveras.
Shawn Estes – Nationals – 2/9 2:02 am
Nationals signed LHP Shawn Estes to a minor league contract.
Adam Kennedy – Nationals – 2/5 6:45 pm
Nationals signed 2B Adam Kennedy to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with a $2 million club option for 2011.
Kevin Mench – Nationals – 2/3 1:42 pm
Nationals signed OF Kevin Mench to a minor league contract.
Miguel Batista – Nationals – 1/30 1:46 am
Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that the Nationals see the newly-signed Miguel Batista as a starting pitcher in the back end of their rotation.
Livan Hernandez – Nationals – 1/28 2:34 am
Bill Ladson of MLB.com tweets that RHP Livan Hernandez sent a contract proposal to the Nationals in December and never heard back.
Matt Capps – Nationals – 1/18 4:17 pm
Manager Jim Riggleman gives Matt Capps the slight edge on ninth-inning duties headed into Spring Training.
Matt Capps – Nationals – 1/6 2:51 pm
Nationals signed RHP Matt Capps to a one-year, $3.5 million contract.
Eddie Guardado – Nationals – 12/30 2:57 pm
Eddie Guardado told MLB.com’s Bill Ladson Tuesday that he would like to close for the Nationals next season.
Eric Bruntlett – Nationals – 12/28 6:23 pm
Nationals signed infielder Eric Bruntlett to a minor league contract.
Eddie Guardado – Nationals – 12/24 11:52 pm
Nationals signed LHP Eddie Guardado to a minor league contract.
Jason Marquis – Nationals – 12/22 8:25 pm
Nationals signed RHP Jason Marquis to a two-year contract.
Jamie Burke – Nationals – 12/16 12:23 am
Nationals signed catcher Jamie Burke to a minor league contract.
Joel Peralta – Nationals – 12/15 10:17 pm
Nationals signed RHP Joel Peralta to a minor league contract.
Logan Kensing – Nationals – 12/15 10:14 pm
Nationals signed RHP Logan Kensing to a minor league contract.
Scott Olsen – Nationals – 12/14 12:54 am
According to ESPN.com, the Nationals and non-tendered left-hander Scott Olsen have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1 million contract.
Mike MacDougal – Nationals – 12/12 11:15 pm
Nationals non-tendered RHP Mike MacDougal.
Scott Olsen – Nationals – 12/12 8:48 pm
Nationals non-tendered LHP Scott Olsen.
Ryan Speier – Nationals – 12/12 3:43 am
Nationals signed RHP Ryan Speier to a minor league contract.
Ivan Rodriguez – Nationals – 12/11 7:47 pm
Nationals signed catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a two-year, $6 million contract.
Zack Segovia – Nationals – 12/10 5:31 pm
Nationals released RHP Zach Segovia.
Livan Hernandez – Nationals – 12/9 9:00 pm
The Nationals hope to re-sign free agent right-hander Livan Hernandez.
Jerry Owens – Nationals – 12/8 10:54 pm
Nationals signed OF Jerry Owens to a minor league contract.
Mike MacDougal – Nationals – 12/8 4:25 pm
ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark believes the Nationals may non-tender Mike MacDougal.
Saul Rivera – Nationals – 12/7 6:57 pm
Nationals released RHP Saul Rivera.
Austin Kearns – Nationals – 12/2 1:48 am
Nationals declined arbitration to OF Austin Kearns, 1B Dmitri Young, C Josh Bard, LHP Ron Villone and RHP Livan Hernandez.
Scott Olsen – Nationals – 11/17 12:42 am
Scott Olsen said Monday that his surgically repaired shoulder is 100 percent.
Livan Hernandez – Nationals – 11/10 8:17 pm
According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks have interest in signing Livan Hernandez.
Austin Kearns – Nationals – 11/7 4:50 am
Nationals declined OF Austin Kearns’ $10 million option for 2010.