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Where are the starters from the Washington Nationals World Series winning team now?

On October 30th of 2019, the Washington Nationals won their first ever World Series title. In the nearly 7 years that have passed, a lot has changed. There are no members of that roster still on the team, at least…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:55 PM
Where are the starters from the Washington Nationals World Series winning team now?
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Sam Sallick analyzed the current statuses of the Washington Nationals' nine Game 7 World Series starters.
  • Only three starters from the 2019 championship lineup—Trea Turner, Juan Soto, and Victor Robles—played in 2026.
  • Starters Yan Gomes, Ryan Zimmerman, Asdrubal Cabrera, Anthony Rendon, Adam Eaton, and Howie Kendrick are all retired.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nearly seven years after the Washington Nationals won the 2019 World Series, no members of that championship roster remain active on the team. Writer Sam Sallick reviewed the current paths of the nine Game 7 starting hitters, noting that only three—Trea Turner, Juan Soto, and Victor Robles—remained active major-league players in 2026. The rest of the championship starting lineup has since retired from playing professional baseball.

Among the retired starters, several transitioned into coaching or front-office roles, including Asdrubal Cabrera, Adam Eaton, and Howie Kendrick. Franchise icon Ryan Zimmerman retired following the 2021 season and remains involved with the Nationals organization. Meanwhile, Anthony Rendon and Yan Gomes also retired from playing, while active stars Turner and Soto have since signed lucrative long-term contracts elsewhere.

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