One bold prediction sees the Washington Nationals giving their fifth rotation spot to their recently-signed Japanese star.

Shinnosuke Ogasawara, a 27-year-old left-hander, pitched to a 3.12 ERA in 24 games for the Chunichi Dragons last season.

Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $3.5 million, two-year contract ...

The Washington Nationals have agreed Friday to a two-year $3.5 million deal with left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara, who played for the Chunichi Dragons in 2024.

The Washington Nationals signed Japanese pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara despite his losing record. General Manager Mike Rizzo believes the lefty is “big league ready.” ...

The Nationals announced the signing of left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara to a two-year deal on Friday. The WME Baseball client ...

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara on a two-year contract and designated left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa for assignment on Friday. Nationals ...

In the latest signing in a busy international free-agent market, the Nationals have agreed to a two-year deal with ...

Why did it take 20 years for the Nationals to sign their first free agent from Asia?“That market is a market that is built on ...

Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and the Washington Nationals agreed Friday to a $3.5 million, two-year contract. Ogasawara gets a $1.5 million salary this season and $2 million in 2026.