Yankees Prospects Face Off Against Nationals in Grapefruit League Action

Will Warren and Josiah Gray take the mound as the Yankees' farm system stars look to impress

Mar. 7, 2026 at 10:35pm

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The New York Yankees are sending their top prospects, including Jasson Domínguez, George Lombard Jr., and Spencer Jones, to take on the Washington Nationals and pitcher Josiah Gray in a Grapefruit League matchup. Yankees pitcher Will Warren has looked strong in his first two spring starts and will look to continue his momentum against the Nationals' tough lineup. While the game will not be televised, fans can follow the action on the Nationals' radio broadcast.

Why it matters

This game provides an opportunity to see the future of the Yankees' organization in action, as their top prospects face off against a talented Nationals team. Warren's performance could also be an important indicator of the Yankees' pitching depth as they look to get their rotation back to full strength.

The details

Yankees pitcher Will Warren has allowed just one run across 6.1 innings in his first two spring starts, while striking out seven batters without issuing a walk. He'll look to continue that strong performance against the Nationals' lineup, which features a tough top three. On the other side, the Yankees are sending a trio of their top prospects - Jasson Domínguez, George Lombard Jr., and Spencer Jones - to take on Nationals starter Josiah Gray.

  • The game is scheduled for a 6:05 pm ET first pitch on March 7, 2026.
  • This is the Yankees' third Grapefruit League game of the spring.

The players

Will Warren

A Yankees pitcher who has looked strong in his first two spring starts, allowing just one run while striking out seven batters without a walk.

Josiah Gray

The Nationals' starting pitcher, who will face off against the Yankees' top prospects.

Jasson Domínguez

One of the Yankees' top prospects, who will be part of the lineup against the Nationals.

George Lombard Jr.

Another top Yankees prospect who will be playing in the game against the Nationals.

Spencer Jones

The third top Yankees prospect who will be featured in the lineup against the Nationals.

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What’s next

Fans will be eager to see how the Yankees' top prospects perform against the Nationals, and whether Will Warren can continue his strong spring training showing.

The takeaway

This Grapefruit League matchup provides a glimpse into the future of the Yankees organization, as their top prospects face off against a talented Nationals team. The performance of players like Will Warren and the Yankees' young stars will be closely watched as they look to make their mark and potentially earn a spot on the major league roster.