Blake Butera
Coverage of Blake Butera in the Nexus archive.
- Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jackson Kent debuts against Cubs
Jackson Kent, a left-hander, made his major league debut for Washington against the Chicago Cubs after being selected from Triple-A Rochester. In his debut, he allowed three runs in four-plus innings during the game where Washington lost 12-6 to the Cubs. Kent previously pitched at Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester this season.
- Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood heading to 10-day injured list with left oblique strain
Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood is headed to the 10-day injured list after suffering a mild left oblique strain during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The injury occurred during his at-bat, and manager Blake Butera expressed hope for a short-term recovery. Wood, batting .265 with 30 homers and 73 RBIs, had played in all 114 games for Washington before the injury.
- Nationals Notebook: Young core shows resilience in strong start
The Washington Nationals are off to their best start since 2021 with a young core averaging under 25 years old, showing resilience after setbacks like blowing an eight-run lead. Manager Blake Butera praised the team's ability to bounce back, while the division sees Atlanta leading with an eight-game edge over Philadelphia and Washington improving compared to last year. Notable performances include Otto Lopez (.343 BA) for Miami and James Wood's 20 homers before the All-Star break.
- Nationals Notebook: Nationals wrap up May with a monster weekend
The Washington Nationals concluded May with a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres, securing their third consecutive series victory. Curtis Mead contributed with an RBI double and three homers this week, while the team's 16 wins in May marked their best month since June 2021. Atlanta leads the NL East with a 40-20 record, and the Nationals (31-29) moved into second place.