Nationals release 22-year-old outfielder Nick Peoples before Blue Jays game
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Washington Nationals announced the release of outfielder Nick Peoples on July 28, 2026, ahead of their second game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This follows their loss to the Blue Jays in the first game of the series, with Toronto winning 3-2. The Nationals are facing pressure as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches on August 3, and are working to keep their playoff hopes alive. Peoples, who is regarded as a physically-gifted player with power potential, has struggled at the plate, hitting.181 in 66 games this season with eight home runs and 30 RBIs.
- •Nationals released outfielder Nick Peoples before Blue Jays game.
- •Peoples hit.181 with 38 hits and 30 RBIs this season.
- •Nationals lost 3-2 in the first game of the series.
- •August 3 is the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline.
- •Peoples was ranked 39th in the Nationals' prospect system.
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