Nationals Promote Power Hitter Morales and Lefty Simpson for September Expansion
The Washington Nationals promoted corner infielder Yohandy Morales and left-handed pitcher Jared Simpson to the major leagues on September 1, 2026, as rosters expanded to 28 players. Morales, a 24-year-old second-round pick, earned the call-up after hitting 25 home runs and 76 RBIs with a .286/.363/.519 line in Triple-A. Simpson, a 26-year-old eighth-round pick, joined after posting a 2.30 ERA and 73 strikeouts across 58 2/3 innings in the minors. Both players debuted immediately, with Morales going 3-for-5 and Simpson earning a win with three scoreless innings.