"On that day, Washington officially announced the signing of Max Scherzer to a seven-year, $210 million contract. At the time, it marked the largest deal ever given to a right-handed pitcher and a clear signal that the Nationals were serious about winning. Scherzer arrived in Washington from the Detroit Tigers. Already an established ace, he still exceeded expectations. From 2015 to 2021, he posted a 2.80 ERA across 189 appearances and struck out 1,610 batters."
"He threw two no-hitters in 2015, recorded a 20-strikeout game in 2016 and posted a 300-strikeout season in 2018. He finished every full season in Washington with an ERA under 3.00, with the exception of the shortened 2020 campaign. More than anything, Scherzer gave the Nationals exactly what they paid for. He was reliable, durable and dominant. Every fifth day, Washington felt like it had the edge."
The calendar shows January 2026 and free agency continues while Opening Day is 79 days away. The Nationals have been quiet, but history shows major offseason moves can occur after the New Year. Some of the franchise’s most important free-agent additions arrived in January and filled critical needs. The most significant came on January 21, 2015, when Max Scherzer signed a seven-year, $210 million deal. Scherzer posted a 2.80 ERA from 2015–2021 across 189 appearances with 1,610 strikeouts, won Cy Young Awards in 2016 and 2017, earned five All-Star nods, threw two no-hitters, and anchored the 2019 World Series rotation.
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