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Nationals get mixed injury update on former All-Star

The Washington Nationals are starting to turn the corner on their rebuild. Unfortunately, Dave Martinez is without third baseman Paul DeJong after he was hit in the face by Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller.

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Washington Nationals Injured Star Reveals Honorable Reason He Played Through Sickness

A Washington Nationals star should have been out on the day he ended up getting hurt, but it was recently revealed that he was playing for an honorable reason.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 17

Washington Nationals Pitcher Reveals Adjustment that Led to Benches Clearing

For the second straight game between the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a player was hit by a pitch. But, believe it or not, neither led to the clearing of both benches during Wednesday’s game at PNC Park.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / April 17

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Castro, DeJong, Tovar

April 16 was another eventful day on the injury front. Several pitchers did get removed from the injured list and made their 2025 MLB debuts, while others continued rehab assignments.

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Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / April 16

Nats place 3B Paul DeJong (nose) on IL after HBP

A day after he was struck in the face by a pitch, Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured nose on Wednesday.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 16

Nationals' Prospect Promotion Could Spell Injury List for Veteran After Scary Beaning

The Washington Nationals got back on track in Game 2 of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-0 win on Tuesday after dropping Monday's series opener 10-3.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 16

Nationals News: Trey Lipscomb joining the Nats after Paul DeJong injury

Trey Lipscomb is going to get his chance in the Big Leagues after Paul DeJong’s scary injury Last night, Paul DeJong suffered one of the nastier injuries I have seen in some time.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 16

Nationals Manager Gives Update on Injured All-Star After Scary Hit-By-Pitch

The Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 at PNC Park on Tuesday, but unfortunately the victory involved a scary moment. With the Nationals lead 1-0 in the top of the sixth, Paul DeJong stepped to the plate against Pirates starter Mitch Keller with nobody on and two outs.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / April 15

Nationals 3B Paul DeJong hit in face by a pitch, exits vs. Pirates

Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong exited Tuesday night's game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit by a pitch in the face in the top of the sixth inning.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / April 6

Paul DeJong, Nationals hold off D-Backs for series win

Paul DeJong had a pair of doubles and an RBI and the host Washington Nationals held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 to win their first series of the season in the final of a three-game set Sunday.

Washington Nationals News / New Baseball Media / March 27

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals haven’t made the playoffs since the 2019 season, as the team’s largely been in a rebuild since the 2020 campaign. However, that rebuild began to bring fruits in 2024, as James Wood and Dylan Crews made their MLB debut.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 17

Royals Lose $1 Million Former All-Star To Nationals After Strong 2024

The Kansas City Royals have taken care of their pitching needs this offseason. Now all they need to do is find a way to add one more bat to their mix to boost their 2025 roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 16

Nationals agree with SS Paul DeJong on 1-year, $1 million deal

The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal with former All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong on Sunday. The deal also provides DeJong with the opportunity to earn up to $600,000 in performance bonuses.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Ex-Cardinals All-Star Signs With The Nationals

Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong has reportedly found a new home with the Washington Nationals. The deal between DeJong is for 1-year deal worth $1 million.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 16

Washington Nationals Sign Veteran All-Star Slugger to One-Year Contract

The Washington Nationals have signed Paul DeJong to a one-year contract, with incentives, in an attempt to give them more slugging from the right-hand side of the plate and serve as depth in both the infield and outfield.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16

Nationals to sign Paul DeJong

The Nationals are in agreement with infielder Paul DeJong on a one-year deal that guarantees him $1MM, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, DeJong’s deal includes $600K in potential incentives.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Twins have shown interest in Paul DeJong, Luis Urías

The Twins are interested in adding infield depth, particularly at shortstop, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. As part of that desire, free agents Paul DeJong and Luis Urías are two players they have recently checked in on.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / January 13

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Paul DeJong

You might be reading this and wondering why teams would even bother signing a guy like Paul DeJong. He is an aging veteran who has never been very flashy or exciting throughout his career.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Former All-Star SS traded from White Sox to Royals mid-series

While the Royals are set at shortstop with MVP candidate Bobby Witt Jr., the new addition could play meaningful innings at third base, where he's played 11 times this season. Per Baseball Reference, Kansas City is 22nd in third basemen wins above replacement (WAR).

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Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / November 28, 2023

White Sox Make Paul DeJong Signing Official

Chris Getz's roster remodeling for the 2024 season continued on Tuesday as the Chicago White Sox announced the signing of infielder Paul DeJong. The veteran inked a one-year deal worth $1.75 million plus incentives.

Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / November 27, 2023

Financial Details Released on Paul DeJong's Deal with the Chicago White Sox

It look a little while, but we now know the terms of the contract for new Chicago White Sox' infielder Paul DeJong. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post: Paul DeJong White Sox deal: $1.75M plus 250K incentives DeJong, 30, is a former All-Star who is coming off a brutal last few seasons.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21, 2023