Rule 5 Draft

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Nationals Set 40-Man Roster Before Rule V Draft

The Washington Nationals added two players to the 40-man roster on Tuesday night before Wednesday’s midnight deadline for players to be eligible for the Rule V Draft on December 6. The team added…Read More

Game 53: Nationals 7, Mets 6 (12 innings)

In a game that had more twists and plot turns than an afternoon soap opera, Bryce Harper delivered his first walk-off hit with a line drive, opposite field single on an 0-2 count with the bases loaded…Read More

Nationals Receive Erik Komatsu Back From Twins

When the Minnesota Twins designated Rule 5 selection Erik Komatsu for assignment late last week it was widely expected that the Nationals could accept him back if the Twins were unable to trade him. Late…Read More

Checking In On The Rule 5 Losses

Back in December’s Rule 5 Draft the Washington Nationals lost a pair of players to other teams. To date, neither has been returned to the Nationals so with the season’s first full month coming…Read More

Rule 5 Draft Eventful for Washington

The annual Rule 5 Draft took place last Thursday, as the Winter Meetings were wrapping up their final day. Unfortunately due to a busy work schedule and some temporary server problems that plagued many…Read More