The Washington Nationals welcome 5,000 socially-distanced fans April 1 for Opening Day at Nationals Park against the New York Mets. The first pitch is scheduled to be thrown at 7:09 p.m.
The 2019 World Series champs look to return to the playoffs after missing out on the 2020 post season.
As we have done in years past, we’ve compiled the likely Opening Day roster for the Washington Nationals 2021 season, along with players who are currently on the injured list.
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Alex Avila #6, catcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Josh Bell #19, first baseman, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Welington Castillo #20, catcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Starlin Castro #13, second baseman, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Patrick Corbin #46, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Luis García #2, second baseman, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Yan Gomes #10, catcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Javy Guerra #43, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Brad Hand #52, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Will Harris #36, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Josh Harrison #5, infield and outfield, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Yadiel Hernandez #29, outfield, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Daniel Hudson #44, pitcher, Washington Nationals. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Carter Kieboom #8, third baseman, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Jon Lester #34, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Jordy Mercer #27, infield, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Gerardo Parra #88, centerfield, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Hernán Pérez #3, infield/outfield, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Tanner Rainey #21, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Victor Robles #16, outfield, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Joe Ross #41, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Max Scherzer #31, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Kyle Schwarber #12, outfield, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22, outfield, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Andrew Stevenson #17, outfield, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Stephen Strasburg #37, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Wander Suero #51, pitcher, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Trea Turner #7, short stop, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Ryan Zimmerman #11, first baseman, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
