The Nationals parted ways with multiple employees on Wednesday over their refusal to get vaccinated for COVID-19, according to The Athletic's Brittany Ghiroli. Eight scouts in total were let go but two of them were informed they would not be with the Nationals next season for their refusal to get vaccinated, while the other six firings were mainly performance-based. The Nationals are the first known MLB team to part ways with employees due to vaccinated status.
The Nationals are also expected to part ways with Bob Boone, who has been with the team's front office since 2005, for his refusal to get vaccinated.