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Nationals Sign Two-Time All-Star to Fill Out Rotation
Veteran pitcher Miles Mikolas joins Washington on one-year deal.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The Washington Nationals have signed two-time All-Star pitcher Miles Mikolas to a one-year, $2.25 million contract to bolster their starting rotation. Mikolas, who spent the last seven seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, will provide veteran innings after the Nationals traded away their ace, Mackenzie Gore, to the Texas Rangers this offseason.
Why it matters
The Nationals were in need of reliable starting pitching depth after trading away Gore, and Mikolas' track record of eating innings could help stabilize their rotation, even if he has struggled with the long ball in recent seasons. The signing represents a low-risk, high-upside move for Washington as they look to rebuild around their young core.
The details
Mikolas, 37, has thrown 150 or more innings in each of the past four seasons, including two years with 200 innings or more. However, he has seen his ERA rise in recent years due to an inability to limit home runs. Last season, Mikolas gave up 1.7 home runs per nine innings and even tied an MLB record by surrendering six home runs in a single game against the Chicago Cubs.
- Mikolas signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Nationals on February 12, 2026.
The players
Miles Mikolas
A two-time MLB All-Star pitcher who spent the last seven seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mackenzie Gore
The Nationals' former ace pitcher who was traded to the Texas Rangers this offseason.
What’s next
The Nationals will be hoping Mikolas can provide stability and innings at the back of their rotation, even if he is unable to fully recapture his previous All-Star form.
The takeaway
This signing represents a low-risk, high-upside move for the Nationals as they look to rebuild their pitching staff around their young core after trading away their ace. Mikolas' veteran presence and ability to eat innings could prove valuable, even if his recent struggles with the long ball are a concern.
