ANDREW STEVENSON NEWS

Heads to minors The Nationals optioned Stevenson to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Having not started a game since Aug. 12, Stevenson was merely a depth outfielder and now makes way for Kyle McGowin (biceps) to return from the injured list. The 27-year-old has slashed .215/.272/.309 in 164 plate appearances this season, uninspiring numbers that don't merit a quick return to the big-league level.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso hits game-ending HR, Mets sweep Nats in doubleheader

Pete Alonso hit a game-ending homer with one out in the seventh inning and the New York Mets quickly bounced back from blowing the lead, beating the Washington Nationals 5-4 for a...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adams' first career HR in 9th lifts Nats past Braves, 3-2

Riley Adams’ two-run homer in the ninth inning gave Washington the lead and the Nationals rallied with three runs off Atlanta closer Will Smith, beating the Braves 3-2

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck on bench Stevenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Even with Washington dealing away several veteran bats ahead of Friday's trade deadline, Stevenson still looks to be relegated to fourth-outfielder duties. He'll be on the bench for the second straight day while Washington rolls out an outfield of Victor Robles, Yadiel Hernandez and Juan Soto.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer shines in possible Nats bow; Phils split twinbill

Max Scherzer delivered a signature performance in what might be his last start for the Nationals, allowing three hits in six innings in the opener of a doubleheader that Washington...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting third straight Stevenson is out of the starting lineup for the third consecutive game Tuesday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact It appeared that Stevenson was in the process of overtaking Victor Robles as the Nationals' primary center fielder, with him getting the nod in five of six games prior to Sunday. However, Stevenson will now take a seat for the third straight game, this time against left-hander Matt Moore. It's not entirely clear how Washington plans on handling its center field situation going forward, but some sort of platoon between Stevenson and Robles could be the most likely scenario.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Stevenson isn't starting Monday against the Phillies.

Impact Even with right-hander Spencer Howard starting for Philadelphia on Monday, Sevenson will retreat to the bench for a second straight contest. Victor Robles will start in center field and bat eighth.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Stevenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Stevenson will take a seat in the series finale with southpaw John Means on the mound, but the Nationals appear committed to giving the 27-year-old regular at-bats against right-handed pitching at the expense of the struggling Victor Robles. Stevenson started in center field in five of the past six games, going 3-for-14 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI, one run and one stolen base.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro has run-scoring double in 10th, Marlins beat Nats

Pinch-hitter Jorge Alfaro drove in the go-ahead run with a double, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals in 10 inning...

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lester, Soto power Nationals in 18-1 rout of Marlins

Jon Lester pitched seven scoreless innings and homered, Juan Soto hit two home runs and the Washington Nationals routed the Miami Marlins 18-1

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays with team, starting Monday The Nationals recalled Stevenson from Triple-A Rochester on Monday. He'll start in center field and bat sixth in Washington's series opener with Miami.

Impact After serving as the Nationals' 27th man for Sunday's pseudo-doubleheader with the Padres, Stevenson was optioned back to Rochester earlier Monday to bring Washington's roster back to 26. The Nationals ultimately reserved the transaction and optioned reliever Andres Machado instead of Stevenson, a move that perhaps hints that center fielder Victor Robles isn't completely healthy. Robles will be out of the lineup for a second straight game Monday, allowing Stevenson to pick up another start after he went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Sunday's 8-7 win.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to Rochester The Nationals optioned Stevenson to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Impact Stevenson's stay with the Nationals lasted one day after the club designated him as its 27th man for Sunday's game against the Padres, which was proceeded by a resumption of the contest that was suspended Saturday. He started in center field for a resting Victor Robles in the series finale, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, starting Sunday The Nationals recalled Stevenson from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Sunday's game against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com. He'll start in center field and bat sixth in t...

Impact Washington is appointing Stevenson as its 27th man for the contest, which is being treated similarly to a doubleheader game after the Nationals and Padres resumed Saturday's suspended contest earlier Sunday. Stevenson will likely be sent back to Rochester after Sunday's contest, but he'll pick up a spot start in place of Victor Robles, who gets a breather after he previously experienced a bout of dizziness earlier in the series.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lester scheduled to start for Nationals at Giants

The Giants will send Anthony DeSclafani to the mound Saturday and the Nationals plan to give Jon Lester the start

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fill-ins Casali, Ruf hit homers, Giants beat Nationals 5-3

Curt Casali hit a two-run homer while filling in for injured All-Star catcher Buster Posey, late lineup addition Darin Ruf added a go-ahead drive and the San Francisco Giants beat...

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated, optioned to Triple-A The Nationals reinstated Stevenson (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact An oblique strain had sidelined Stevenson since June 18, before which he hit .227 with two homers and 10 RBI in 97 at-bats. The need for Stevenson in D.C. is minimal now that Alcides Escobar is an everyday second baseman for the Nationals and Josh Harrison has settled into left field, so he'll instead go to Triple-A. Given his position in the organization, though, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Stevenson with the Nationals again at some point in 2021.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Webb expected to start for the Giants against the Nationals

The Giants will roll out Logan Webb to the mound Friday and the Nationals plan to give Paolo Espino the start

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish expected to start for San Diego against Washington

The Nationals will start Max Scherzer on Thursday and the Padres are expected to counter with Yu Darvish

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paddack expected to start as Padres host the Nationals

The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Wednesday while the Padres are expected to counter with Chris Paddack

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Nationals to visit the San Diego Padres

The Padres will start Ryan Weathers on Tuesday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will take the mound

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Musgrove expected to start as San Diego hosts Washington

The Padres are expected to send Joe Musgrove to the mound Monday and the Nationals plan to give Jon Lester the start

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles to visit Washington Sunday

The Nationals will start Joe Ross on Sunday while the Dodgers have yet to announce who will get the start

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nats' hot-hitting Schwarber out with hamstring strain

Washington Nationals left fielder Kyle Schwarber has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw, Dodgers to take on Espino, Nationals

The Dodgers will start Clayton Kershaw on Saturday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Paolo Espino

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS