Pregame analysis and predictions of the Washington Nationals vs. New York Yankees MLB game to be played on August 26, 2025 on ESPN.

The latter pitcher has put together a quality season as well, also his first in New York. He has a 3.28 ERA over 25 outings, but his lack of high-leverage experience makes him less valuable down the stretch to a Yankees team that’s 5.5 games out of first place in the AL East.

Washington boasts a pair of breakout young stars on offense in James Wood and CJ Abrams leading a lineup that features several rookies. They also have a pair of breakout performers in the starting rotation, both of whom the Yankees will see. Let’s preview those starting pitching matchups.