ALCIDES ESCOBAR NEWS

Returns to lineup Escobar (knee) is starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Escobar missed Tuesday's game after he fouled a ball off his left knee Monday, but he'll be back in action following a one-game absence. Across his last five appearances, the 34-year-old has gone 8-for-18 with a double, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Phillies win 5th in a row, rally past Nationals 12-6

Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead single against his former team as part of a six-run sixth inning, Rafael Marchán, Andrew McCutchen and Brad Miller hit two-run homers, and the Philadelp...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Tuesday Escobar (knee) will sit Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Escobar left Monday's series opener after fouling a ball off his knee and will be sidelined for at least one game. Luis Garcia slides to shortstop in his absence, with Adrian Sanchez starting at second base.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin expected to start for Washington against Philadelphia

The Nationals will send Patrick Corbin to the mound Tuesday and the Phillies plan to give Matt Moore the start

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harper homers, Phillies beat Nats 7-4 for 4th straight win

Bryce Harper homered in the first inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-4, stretching their win streak to four games

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nursing knee contusion Escobar is dealing with a contusion on the inside of his left knee, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Manager Dave Martinez said the 34-year-old is day-to-day while his knee heals. Either Luis Garcia or Adrian Sanchez figure to get the bulk of the work at shortstop for however long Escobar is sidelined.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after foul tip Escobar exited Monday's game against the Phillies after fouling a ball off his left knee, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The veteran infielder required help to get off the field. Adrian Sanchez entered the game to replace Escobar, who should be considered day-to-day until the Nationals provide an update on his condition.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting streak ends Escobar went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.

Impact The 0-for-4 showing spells an end to Escobar's 10-game hitting streak, a span in which the 34-year-old infielder slashed .364/.404/.432 with eight runs, four RBI and a stolen base. Though Escobar doesn't necessarily fit with the 55-74 Nationals' rebuilding plan, he looks fairly secure as the team's everyday shortstop due to a lack of younger, more appealing alternatives on the 40-man roster.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets end skid, beat Nats on Conforto's first pinch-hit homer

Michael Conforto hit a go-ahead, three-run drive in the seventh inning for his first career pinch-hit homer and the struggling New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-3

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Espino's arm, bat lead Nationals over skidding Mets 2-1

Paolo Espino struck out a career-high seven while also singling and scoring a run for the first time in the majors, leading the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 win over the free-fall...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alcides Escobar had his own personal cheering section in Miami — his son's youth team Escobar helps coach the squad of kids when he can. This was their first time all coming to see him play.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alfaro's early homer lifts Marlins past Nationals

Jorge Alfaro homered and singled, rookie Bryan De La Cruz had three hits, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-5

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yelich drives in 6 runs, powers Brewers past Washington 9-6

Christian Yelich had a grand slam in the eighth inning, a solo shot in the first and finished with six RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 9-6 victory over the Washington N...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals snap seven-game slide, beat Blue Jays 12-6

Catcher Riley Adams homered and drove in three as part of a three-hit night in his first game against his former team, Erick Fedde won for the first time in more than two months an...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Sunday Escobar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Escobar is likely just getting some maintenance for the day game after a night game following a stretch of nine starts in 10 contests. Luis Garcia will shift over from second base to cover shortstop in Escobar's stead.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting second game Escobar isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Escobar went hitless with two strikeouts in three at-bats during Thursday's matinee. Luis Garcia will take his place at shortstop while Adrian Sanchez starts at second base.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nats-Mets game suspended in 2nd inning, to resume Wednesday

The series opener between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was suspended in the top of the second inning because of rain

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albies, Duvall power Braves to 5-4 win over Nationals

Ozzie Albies and Adam Duvall each hit a two-run homer off Patrick Corbin, Max Fried pitched six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Wednesday Escobar (wrist) will start at shortstop and bat second Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact Escobar checks back into the lineup after an inflamed right wrist kept him on the bench for the previous four games. With the Nationals dealing away Trea Turner ahead of last week's trade deadline, Escobar and Luis Garcia both appear to have clear paths to everyday roles in the middle infield.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Tuesday Escobar (wrist) is not starting Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Escobar is out of the starting nine for the fourth consecutive game because of swelling in his wrist. He previously underwent an MRI that came back clean, but it still isn't clear when the veteran infielder could return to the lineup.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Realmuto, Segura help Phillies rally to 7-5 win vs Nats

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AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Monday's lineup Escobar (wrist) isn't starting Monday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Escobar will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game due to swelling in his wrist that surfaced when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday. He underwent an MRI on his right wrist that came back clean Sunday, but Adrian Sanchez will take his place at the keystone and bat second.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing wrist issue Escobar had an MRI on his right wrist come back clean Sunday and is considered day-to-day, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Escobar sat out Saturday's and Sunday's lineups due to swelling in his wrist, which is an injury that first surfaced when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday. The 34-year-old had the wrist drained but is expected to be back on the field within the next couple days.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez's HR in 9th gives Nats 6-5 win over Cubs

Yadiel Hernandez’s solo shot in the ninth inning — his second homer of the day — gave the Washington Nationals a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Escobar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Escobar is 3-for-16 with a double and a run over his past four games and will sit for the second straight contest. Luis Garcia will start at shortstop while Adrian Sanchez works the keystone Sunday.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE