Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Prediction, Picks and Odds 09-05-2025

Note: Abrams is dealing with a right shoulder soreness, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Padres on Friday.

Note: Ruiz has landed on the 7-day injured list due to a concussion, and there is no timetable for his recovery.

Note: Williams is placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain, and there is no timetable for his return.

Note: Ruiz left the previous game in between due to a head injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Padres on Tuesday.

Note: Chafin has been placed on 15-day injured list with right hamstring strain, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Chaparro has been activated from the 10-day injured list after recovering from oblique strain, and he is likely to play against the Mariners on Wednesday.

Note: Finnegan is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will be active against the Giants on Sunday.

Note: Gore exited the game due to left leg tightness, and it is unknown if he will play against Giants on Sunday.

Note: Crews has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique injury, and there is no timetable for return.

Note: Young is bothered by a shoulder injury, and it is uncertain if he will face the Braves on Tuesday.

Note: Rosario is bothered by a leg injury, and it is unlikely if he will face the Orioles on Saturday.

Note: Parker left the game due to leg injury, and it is unclear if he will play Thursday versus Braves.

Note: Garcia Jr. is managing with a personal reason, and it is unknown if he will play against the Braves on Wednesday.

Note: Bell is nursing a groin injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Reds on Sunday.

Note: Lopez is facing a three-game suspension, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Orioles on Tuesday.

Note: DeJong left the match due to face injury, and it is unknown if he will play Wednesday versus Pirates.

Note: Ribalta is placed on the 15-day injured list with a right bicep strain, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Abrams exited the contest with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Marlins on Saturday.

Note: Soroka has been landed on the 15-day injured list with a right biceps strain, and there is no timetable for recovery.

Note: Cavalli has been posted to the 15-day injury list while recovering from Tommy John surgery on his elbow, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.

Note: Brzykcy has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a quadriceps injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Chaparro has been placed on the 10-day injured list with oblique injury, and there is no timetable for recovery.

Note: Herz has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow UCL sprain, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Law is hampered by an elbow injury, and he is not expected to be available for the opening day contest against the Phillies on Thursday.

Note: Gray has been placed on the 60-day injured list while recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Thompson is recovering from Tommy John surgery on his elbow, and it is up in the air if he will be active for the opening day contest against the Phillies on March 27th.

Note: Hodge has landed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement, and there is no timetable for his recovery.

Note: Taillon has been place on the 15-day injured list due to a right calf strain, and he is expected to be sidelined till the end of this month

Note: Boyd exited the contest due to a left shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active to suit up against the Mariners on Saturday.

Note: Tucker exited the contest due to a finger injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Nationals on Tuesday.

Note: Kelly is ailing with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will dress up against the Rockies on Monday.

Note: Amaya exited the game due to an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against the Reds on Sunday.

Note: Hodge has been landed on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, and there is no timetable for his return.

Note: Happ is battling with an oblique injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Mets on Sunday.

Note: Thielbar is placed on the paternity list, and he is expected to miss two to three games.

Note: Imanaga is bothered by leg cramps, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Pirates on Thursday.

Note: Pressly is dealing with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Phillies on Friday.

Note: Suzuki was held the match due to right wrist discomfort, and his status for Friday's clash against the Phillies is unknown.

Note: Morgan left the last game with a right elbow injury, and his status for Tuesday's clash against the Padres is unclear.

Note: Kelly exited the previous game due to a hand injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Padres on Monday.

Note: Suzuki left the game due to right wrist pain, and it is unclear if he will face Dodgers on Sunday.

Note: Steele is placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow tendonitis, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated.

Note: Brasier has been shuttled to the 15-day injured list with a hip injury, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Brujan is managing a right elbow injury, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Note: Miller is hampered by a left hip impingement, and he is not expected to suit up against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Note: Bateman will undergo hamate bone surgery on his right hand, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.

Note: Assad is battling with an oblique soreness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Diamondbacks on March 27.

Note: Hoerner is battling an elbow injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Diamondbacks on March 27.