Nationals sign veteran RHP Miles Mikolas to $2.25M deal

The Washington Nationals have signed 37-year-old right-hander Miles Mikolas to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. The durable veteran, who spent 10 seasons with the Padres, Rangers, and Cardinals, made 31 starts in 2025 for St. Louis, posting an 8-11 record with a 4.84 ERA. He is one of only four MLB pitchers with 31+ starts in each of the last four seasons, ranking tied for second with 130 starts since 2022. Known as a control-first innings eater, Mikolas's career MLB record stands at 72-75 with a 4.24 ERA, adding experience to the Nationals' rotation.