The Nationals will begin the Grapefruit League season against the Rays in Port Charlotte, Fla., on March 2. The next day, the Nationals have their first home Spring Training game against the Mets at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla. It will be one of three visits the Mets will make during the Grapefruit League season.
The Nationals will play a total of 14 home games at Space Coast Stadium. The home Grapefruit League schedule also includes a pair of visits from the Cardinals (March 13 and March 24). The Astros will visit the Nationals three times (March 10, March 14 and March 21).