New York Mets at Washington Nationals – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 18, 2026)

The New York Mets (20-26) head to Nationals Park to open a four-game series against the Washington Nationals (23-24). New York enters riding a two-game winning streak despite sitting fifth in the division with a .435 winning percentage. The Mets have struggled on the road, posting a 9-13 away record. Washington, meanwhile, has dropped its last game and holds a .489 winning percentage, good for third in the division. Notably, the Nationals have been a stronger road team, going 15-10 away from home compared to an 8-14 mark at Nationals Park. Both clubs are dealing with significant injury concerns heading into this series.

New York Mets at Washington Nationals Game Information

Game Date: May 18, 2026
Game Time: 06:45 PM ET
TV Channel: Washington Nationals
Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Washington Nationals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 23-24
Home Record: 8-14
Away Record: 15-10
Division Record: 11-8
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .489

New York Mets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 20-26
Home Record: 11-13
Away Record: 9-13
Division Record: 3-6
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .435

Stat Leaders

Washington Nationals (23-24, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: CJ Abrams, 0.298
RBI Leader: CJ Abrams, 38 RBI
Home Run Leader: James Wood, 12 HR
Runs Leader: James Wood, 39 Runs
Hits Leader: CJ Abrams, 50 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nasim Nuñez, 19 SB
ERA Leader: Richard Lovelady, 2.19 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cade Cavalli, 52 K
Wins Leader: Foster Griffin, 4 W
Saves Leader: Gus Varland, 4 SV

New York Mets (20-26, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jared Young, 0.350
RBI Leader: Mark Vientos, 22 RBI
Home Run Leader: Juan Soto, 6 HR
Runs Leader: Carson Benge, 20 Runs
Hits Leader: Bo Bichette, 39 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Carson Benge, 8 SB
ERA Leader: Austin Warren, 0.71 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Nolan McLean, 64 K
Wins Leader: Clay Holmes, 4 W
Saves Leader: Devin Williams, 6 SV

Washington Nationals Injury Report

DJ Herz – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP DJ Herz on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Cole Henry – Shoulder (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Cole Henry on the 15-day injured list with right rotator cuff strain.
Josiah Gray – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Josiah Gray on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
Ken Waldichuk – Forearm (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Ken Waldichuk from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
Trevor Williams – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Trevor Williams on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain.
Max Kranick – Elbow (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Max Kranick on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow injury.
Clayton Beeter – Forearm (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Clayton Beeter on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm soreness.

New York Mets Injury Report

Kodai Senga – Spinal Lumbar (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Kodai Senga on the 15-day injured list due to lumbar spine inflammation.
Jorge Polanco – Wrist (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list due to a right wrist contusion.
Luis Robert Jr. – Back (D10) – The New York Mets placed OF Luis Robert on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine disc herniation.
Ronny Mauricio – Thumb (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Ronny Mauricio on the 10-day injured list.
Francisco Alvarez – Knee (D10) – The New York Mets placed C Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list with a right meniscus tear.
Dedniel Núñez – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Dedniel Núñez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his second career Tommy John surgery.
Tylor Megill – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Tylor Megill on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Justin Hagenman – Rib (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture.
Francisco Lindor – Calf (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Francisco Lindor on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.
Clay Holmes – Fibula (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Clay Holmes on the 15-day injured list due to his right fibula fracture.
A.J. Minter – Lat (D15) – The New York Mets placed LHP A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list due to left lat surgery.
Reed Garrett – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Reed Garrett on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Jared Young – Knee (D10) – The New York Mets placed OF Jared Young on the 10-day injured list with a left meniscus tear.

Washington Nationals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 18, 2026 vs New York Mets
May 19, 2026 vs New York Mets
May 20, 2026 vs New York Mets
May 21, 2026 vs New York Mets
May 22, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
May 23, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
May 24, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
May 25, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
May 26, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
May 27, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians

New York Mets Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 18, 2026 at Washington Nationals
May 19, 2026 at Washington Nationals
May 20, 2026 at Washington Nationals
May 21, 2026 at Washington Nationals
May 22, 2026 at Miami Marlins
May 23, 2026 at Miami Marlins
May 24, 2026 at Miami Marlins
May 25, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
May 26, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
May 27, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds

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