Nationals officials had conveyed their hopes to alter their approach to strength, conditioning and movement towards the end of the season.
The Washington Nationals plan to retain all 12 coaches on Blake Butera's staff while parting ways with five training and strength coaches. Despite the team posting the third-fewest injured list placements in baseball during the 2026 season, the club chose not to renew the contracts of several staff members, including head athletic trainer Dale Gilbert.
Washington is revamping its physical development approach to integrate new biomechanics resources and wearable technology. Head strength and conditioning coach Brett Henry and assistant trainers Jonathan Kotredes and Eric Montague were also not renewed following medical head Harvey Sharman's September departure.
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