Astros at Nationals March 8, 2026

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Enyel De Los Santos

Slated to face hitters Friday

PHouston Astros

March 8, 2026

De Los Santos (knee) is expected to complete one more bullpen session before facing hitters in live batting practice Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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Jason Alexander

Cut from big-league camp

PHouston Astros AAA

March 8, 2026

The Astros optioned Alexander to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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Zack Littell

Links up with Nationals

PWashington Nationals

March 8, 2026

Littell agreed to a one-year contract with the Nationals on Sunday, Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

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Daylen Lile

Pops first spring homer

OFWashington Nationals

March 8, 2026

Lile went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

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Cade Cavalli

Dominant in Friday's start

PWashington Nationals

March 8, 2026

Cavalli allowed one unearned run on one hit over four innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out six without walking a batter.

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