The 2026 MLB postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here’s where the Washington Nationals sit in the current MLB playoff picture:
Nationals Playoff Chances
The Nationals’ playoff odds are off the board.
Find out how the Nationals’ postseason odds compare to the rest of the NL East:
- Braves:Â OTB
- Phillies: -10000
- Marlins: +2500
- Mets: OTB
- Nationals: OTB
Nationals Playoff Seed
If the season ended today, the Nationals wouldn’t be in the playoffs. They trail the final wild-card spot by 11.5 games.
Here’s a look at the current NL bracket:
Last Time the Nationals Made the Playoffs
The Nationals last made the playoffs in 2019, winning the World Series with a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros.
That’s the only time the team has made it past the NLDS since moving from Montreal in 2005.
Nationals Playoff History
- Playoff appearances: 6
- Pennants: 1
- World Series: 1 (2019)
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