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Nationals Tie MLB Blown Saves Record
7 Sep
Summary
- Nationals tied the MLB record for most blown saves.
- The team has blown 37 saves, matching the 2024 Chicago White Sox.
- 16 different pitchers contributed to Washington's blown saves.
The Washington Nationals have matched the Major League Baseball record for the most blown saves in a season, an unwanted milestone. This marks the second consecutive night the team faltered in the late innings, with blown saves occurring on Saturday and Sunday. These instances brought the Nationals' total to 37 blown saves, tying the record set by the 2024 Chicago White Sox.
Throughout the 2026 season, 16 different pitchers have been credited with blown saves for Washington. While Clayton Beeter has the most blown saves with seven, he also has the most opportunities and completed saves. This relief staff was identified as a weakness entering the year and has significantly underperformed.
Had the Nationals converted even half of their leads, they would currently possess an 85-60 record, placing them atop the NL wild card standings and competing for the NL East crown. Even converting a quarter of those leads would put them in a wild card position with a 76-69 record. With 17 games remaining in the 2026 campaign, the team hopes to avoid securing the record solely for themselves.
