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An electronic sign encouraging mask wearing is seen at Nationals Park, after the opening day game was cancelled due to COVID-19, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nationals plan to play Monday, but fourth confirmed coronavirus case leaves uncertainty

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo looks on during the seventh inning in the continuation of a suspended baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Nationals in Baltimore. The entire season-opening three-game series between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was called off on Friday, April 2, 2021, after three players for the 2019 World Series champions tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

‘Crisis management’: Nats’ COVID outbreak scraps Mets series

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Nationals Park is closed after the opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was postponed because of coronavirus concerns. Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nationals in holding pattern after two more confirmed positive cases

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo looks on during the seventh inning in the continuation of a suspended baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Nationals in Baltimore. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Rizzo said a player for the team has tested positive for COVID-19. Rizzo said that four teammates and a staff member have been quarantined on the eve of the start of the regular season after contact tracing. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

COVID hits MLB opening day; positive tests scrap Mets-Nats

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo looks on during the seventh inning in the continuation of a suspended baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Nationals in Baltimore. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Rizzo said a player for the team has tested positive for COVID-19. Rizzo said that four teammates and a staff member have been quarantined on the eve of the start of the regular season after contact tracing. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

1 Nationals player positive for COVID; 4 others quarantined

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his top offseason priority is adding a middle-of-the-order hitter. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File). **FILE**

Nationals receive one positive coronavirus test on eve of opening day

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (44) throws during a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Nationals feel bullpen depth could be strength this season

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitching coach Jim Hickey, left, rides in the back of a golf cart with Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nats GM won’t say why Jeffress was cut, but not for on-field

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) hits a one-run double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nationals hope Juan Soto stays in Washington for ‘long, long time’

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand delivers to Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. The Cleveland Indians have declined contract options on Brad Hand and first baseman Carlos Santana for next season, decisions that will initially cut $27 million from the team's payroll. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

Brad Hand addition nearly completes Nationals 2021 roster

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Josh Bell aims to be key piece in Nationals’ playoff aspirations

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 22, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell bats during an exhibition baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Pittsburgh. The Pirates traded the slugging first baseman to Washington on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, for pitching prospects Will Crowe and Eddy Yean. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Nats’ Rizzo says Bell trade won’t prevent Zimmerman reunion

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell watches his flyout to right field to end a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Nationals trade for first baseman Josh Bell

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, with General Manager Mike Rizzo, left, watch from the dugout a baseball intrasquad game at Nationals Park in Washington. For the second season in a row, manager Dave Martinez’s Washington Nationals got off to a 19-31 start. This time, there were not enough games to dig themselves out of that hole. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) **FILE**

Nationals prioritize finding big bat this offseason

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Armed with a new multiyear contract, Rizzo says his top priority is working on a new deal for Martinez. The team has a club option for Martinez for 2021, but Rizzo says he prefers a long-term deal for the manager. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Nats GM Rizzo says new deal for Martinez is ‘priority one’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, looks on from the dugout as a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves gets underway, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. Rizzo, who also holds the title of president of baseball operations, built the team that won the 2019 World Series championship and just finalized a multiyear contract extension with the team. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Out of the box: Umps eject Nats GM Rizzo from luxury suite

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Armed with a new multiyear contract, Rizzo says his top priority is working on a new deal for Martinez. The team has a club option for Martinez for 2021, but Rizzo says he prefers a long-term deal for the manager. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Mike Rizzo shifts attention to Dave Martinez after contract settled

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo looks on during the seventh inning in the continuation of a suspended baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Nationals, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Baltimore. The first part of the game was suspended on Aug. 9, when the groundskeepers had technical difficulties with the infield tarp in the sixth inning during a rain delay, causing the infield to become too wet and muddy to play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Nationals give multiyear extension to GM Mike Rizzo

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, right, signs autographs for fans during spring training baseball practice Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

‘They cheated’: Nats GM Rizzo unsatisfied by Astros’ apology

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 31, 2014 file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo pauses while speaking to reporters before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington. Two years after famously being shut down by the Washington Nationals to protect his elbow, Stephen Strasburg finally will make his postseason debut this week for the NL East champions. &quot;It's worked as planned,&quot; says Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, the man responsible for holding out Strasburg in 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Phil Rizzo, father of Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, dies at 90

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times