Players who played for the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals
113 players
113 players have played for both the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals. Scott Sanderson spent the most seasons with the two: 6 with the Chicago Cubs and 6 with the Washington Nationals. On a roster now: Ildemaro Vargas, Richard Lovelady, and Michael Soroka. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | CHC | WSH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Sanderson | SP | 1984–1989 · 6 seasons | 1978–1983 · 6 seasons |
| John Boccabella | — | 1963–1968 · 6 seasons | 1969–1973 · 5 seasons |
| Michael Barrett | C | 2004–2007 · 4 seasons | 1998–2003 · 6 seasons |
| Lee Smith | RP | 1980–1987 · 8 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Ray Burris | RP | 1973–1978 · 6 seasons | 1981–1983 · 3 seasons |
| Starlin Castro | 3B | 2010–2015 · 6 seasons | 2020–2021 · 2 seasons |
| Alfonso Soriano | RF | 2007–2013 · 7 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Moises Alou | LF | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons | 1992–1996 · 5 seasons |
| Rondell White | LF | 2001 · 1 season | 1993–1999 · 7 seasons |
| Mel Rojas | CF | 1997 · 1 season | 1990–1996 · 7 seasons |
| Chris Speier | SS | 1985–1986 · 2 seasons | 1978–1983 · 6 seasons |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | RP | 2015–2019 · 5 seasons | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons |
| Corey Patterson | LF | 2000–2005 · 6 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Jeff Fassero | RP | 2001 · 1 season | 1991–1996 · 6 seasons |
| Tim Blackwell | C | 1978–1981 · 4 seasons | 1977–1983 · 3 seasons |
| Bill Stoneman | P | 1967–1968 · 2 seasons | 1969–1973 · 5 seasons |
| Derrick May | DH | 1990–1994 · 5 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Jim Bullinger | RP | 1992–1996 · 5 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Terry Francona | 1B | 1986 · 1 season | 1981–1985 · 5 seasons |
| Barry Foote | C | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons | 1973–1976 · 4 seasons |
| Larry Biittner | 1B | 1977–1980 · 4 seasons | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons |
| Ildemaro Vargas | 1B | 2020–2022 · 2 seasons | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons |
| Yan Gomes | C | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Lobaton | C | 2021 · 1 season | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons |
| Edwin Jackson | SP | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons | 2012–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Reed Johnson | LF | 2008–2012 · 4 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Marlon Byrd | RF | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Ted Lilly | SP | 2007–2010 · 4 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Cliff Floyd | LF | 2007 · 1 season | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons |
| Mark Grudzielanek | 2B | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 1995–1997 · 3 seasons |
| Delino DeShields | 2B | 2002 · 1 season | 1990–1993 · 4 seasons |
| Henry Rodriguez | LF | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 1996–2002 · 3 seasons |
| Shane Andrews | 3B | 2000 · 1 season | 1995–1998 · 4 seasons |
| Shawn Boskie | SP | 1990–1993 · 4 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Chris Nabholz | RP | 1995 · 1 season | 1990–1993 · 4 seasons |
| Dave Martinez | CF | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons | 1989–1991 · 3 seasons |
| Vance Law | 3B | 1988–1989 · 2 seasons | 1985–1987 · 3 seasons |
| Rodney Scott | 2B | 1978 · 1 season | 1976–1981 · 4 seasons |
| Hal Breeden | — | 1971 · 1 season | 1972–1975 · 4 seasons |
| Hunter Harvey | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons |
| Jeimer Candelario | 3B | 2016–2023 · 3 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Brandon Kintzler | RP | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons |
| Daniel Murphy | 1B | 2018 · 1 season | 2016–2018 · 3 seasons |
| Miguel Montero | C | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Alberto Gonzalez | SS | 2013 · 1 season | 2008–2010 · 3 seasons |
| Henry Rodriguez | RP | 2013 · 1 season | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Tom Gorzelanny | RP | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Jason Marquis | SP | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Matt Stairs | 1B | 2001 · 1 season | 1992–2011 · 3 seasons |
| Miguel Batista | SP | 1997 · 1 season | 1998–2010 · 3 seasons |
| Brendan Harris | 2B | 2004 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Alex Gonzalez | 1B | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Bob Scanlan | RP | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Mike Hubbard | C | 1995–1997 · 3 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Todd Haney | 2B | 1994–1996 · 3 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Drew Hall | RP | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons | 1990 · 1 season |
| Fred Norman | RP | 1964–1967 · 3 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Dan McGinn | P | 1972 · 1 season | 1969–1971 · 3 seasons |
| Steve Cishek | RP | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons | 2022 · 1 season |
| Emilio Bonifacio | 2B | 2014 · 1 season | 2008–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Rafael Soriano | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Nate Schierholtz | RF | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Scott Hairston | LF | 2013 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Chad Tracy | 3B | 2010 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| David DeJesus | LF | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Cesar Izturis | SS | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Mark DeRosa | 2B | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Jerry Hairston Jr. | 3B | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Daryle Ward | 1B | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Ray King | RP | 1999 · 1 season | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Jerome Williams | RP | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Jose Macias | 3B | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Francis Beltran | RP | 2002–2004 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Dave Veres | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Sandy Martinez | C | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Doug Strange | 3B | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Kent Bottenfield | SP | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Bret Barberie | 2B | 1996 · 1 season | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons |
| Mitch Webster | LF | 1989 · 1 season | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons |
| Angel Salazar | SS | 1988 · 1 season | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons |
| Bill Campbell | RP | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons | 1987 · 1 season |
| George Riley | RP | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons | 1986 · 1 season |
| Darold Knowles | RP | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons | 1978 · 1 season |
| Adolfo Phillips | — | 1967–1968 · 2 seasons | 1970 · 1 season |
| Richard Lovelady | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Andrew Chafin | RP | 2020 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Jorge Lopez | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Michael Soroka | SP | 2025 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Dylan Floro | RP | 2017 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Alex Avila | C | 2017 · 1 season | 2021 · 1 season |
| Hernan Perez | SS | 2020 · 1 season | 2021 · 1 season |
| Steven Souza Jr. | OF | 2020 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Fernando Rodney | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Tim Collins | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| Jacob Turner | SP | 2014 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Joel Peralta | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Dan Haren | SP | 2015 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Xavier Nady | RF | 2010 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Chad Gaudin | RP | 2008 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Ramon Ortiz | SP | 2011 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Julian Tavarez | RP | 2001 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Milton Bradley | LF | 2009 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Michael Restovich | RF | 2006 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Damian Jackson | CF | 2004 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Troy O'Leary | LF | 2003 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Robert Machado | C | 2001 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Jeff Reed | C | 2000 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
| Bill Landrum | RP | 1988 · 1 season | 1992 · 1 season |
| Lary Sorensen | RP | 1985 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
| Mike O'Berry | C | 1980 · 1 season | 1985 · 1 season |
| Dan Briggs | 1B | 1982 · 1 season | 1981 · 1 season |
| Hector Torres | — | 1971 · 1 season | 1972 · 1 season |
| Jim Qualls | — | 1969 · 1 season | 1970 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.