Nationals' Youngest Roster Ever | Washington Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are now the youngest team in MLB — no active player is 30 or older after Matt Waldron’s injury, with Jake Irvin at 29 taking over as the oldest. Once playoff hopefuls, they’re limping to the finish line after a shaky trade deadline and pitching struggles, though bright spots in youth development remain. Waldron, a rare knuckleballer who dominated early, is gone — replaced by Zak Kent, whose ERA exceeds six. This season’s focus shifts from October dreams to building for the future, with the young roster proving it’s all about the long game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef64427168f094a4