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Thanks to the Red Wings’ award-winning playoff run, Washington’s minors and majors seasons ended just a day apart. Thanks to an MLB-record 42 blown saves, the big club is done instead of possibly gearing up for their first return to…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:35 AM
And Now We Wait…
Key Things to Know
  • Washington missed the postseason following an MLB-record 42 blown saves.
  • The major-league club improved by 11 games and remained above .500 through July.
  • The Rochester Red Wings' playoff run ended Washington's minor and major league seasons one day apart.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Nationals and their minor-league affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings, concluded their seasons just one day apart following a playoff run by Rochester. Despite missing the postseason after an MLB-record 42 blown saves, the major-league club improved by 11 games and remained above .500 through the end of July.

With key offseason events such as Arizona Fall League roster announcements and team awards already resolved, coverage is pausing briefly before resuming next month. The writer noted that standard personnel developments, including the retention of Dan Kolko and Kevin Frandsen, have also concluded for the season.

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