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Nationals designate Miles Mikolas for assignment after 10 MLB seasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:43 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Nationals designate Miles Mikolas for assignment after 10 MLB seasons

Summary

The Washington Nationals have designated pitcher Miles Mikolas for assignment following his 5.82 ERA season. Mikolas, a veteran with 10 years of MLB service, spent the past eight seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals after three years in Nippon Professional Baseball. His career includes significant achievements, such as earning All-Star selections and leading the league in wins. At 37, teams may view Mikolas as a potential back-end starter, though concerns over his recent performance may limit his opportunities. His future in baseball remains uncertain following this move.

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•Mikolas has played seven seasons with the Cardinals before joining the Nationals.
•He celebrated 10 years of MLB service time on August 6.
•His ERA during the 2026 season was 5.82.
•Mikolas previously excelled in Japan, posting a 2.34 ERA with the Yomiuri Giants.
•His future as a pitcher remains uncertain after this designation.

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9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Former Cardinals Starter Miles Mikolas Designated For Assingment

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Miles Mikolas played seven seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals across eight years, missing the 2020 season. This year, he left St. Louis for the first time since his return to Major League Baseball, after spending three seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball. The Washington Nationals designated Mikolas for assignment shortly after he reached 10 years […] The post Former Cardinals Starter Miles Mikolas Designated For Assingment appeared first on HEAVY.
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