Nationals prospect Devin Fitz-Gerald has persevered despite a trying year on and off the field

Washington Nationals infield prospect Devin Fitz-Gerald persevered through a challenging 2026 season on and off the field. The 21-year-old switch hitter, acquired in the MacKenzie Gore trade, played while coping with his mother Colleen's brain tumor diagnosis. Despite this personal adversity, he maintained a productive campaign, dedicating his season and future career to her.

On the field, Fitz-Gerald hit 20 home runs across High-A Wilmington and Double-A Harrisburg while keeping his strikeout rate under 22 percent. After hitting nine home runs in May, he faced initial struggles following his promotion to Double-A before showing gradual improvement to finish the season strong.