Nationals Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2025

Washington Nationals' James Wood (29) celebrates with Luis Garcia Jr., after hitting a two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

The 2025 MLB postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Hereโ€™s where the Washington Nationals sit in the current MLB playoff picture:

Nationals Playoff Chances

The Nationalsโ€™ playoff odds are off the board. Washington began the year with a +800 value of reaching the postseason.

Find out how the Nationalsโ€™ postseason odds compare to the rest of the NL East:

  • Braves: OTB
  • Marlins: OTB
  • Mets: -325
  • Phillies: OTB

Nationals Playoff Seed

If the season ended today, the Nationals wouldnโ€™t be in the playoffs. They trail the final wild-card spot by 15.5 games.

Here’s 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.

Thatโ€™s the only time the team has made it past the NLDS since moving from Montreal in 2005.

Nationals Playoff History

  • Playoffs appearances: 6
  • Pennants: 1
  • World Series: 1 (2019)

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.