Nearly perfect games: Ranking the best attempts since King Félix
With MLB having gone 10 years without a perfect game, Jordan Shusterman ranks the most memorable imperfect games since Félix Hernández's per...AUGUST 17, 2022
Maikel Franco - Losing playing timeFranco is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
ImpactFranco is on the bench for the fourth time in seven games and looks to have moved into the No. 2 role at third base behind Ildemaro Vargas. Given the limited defensive flexibility Franco offers in a backup role, he could be in danger of getting designated for assignment if the Nationals need to clear room on the 40-man roster at any point in the final six weeks of the season.
AUGUST 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Zach McKinstry - Retreats to benchMcKinstry is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactMcKinstry was included in the lineup in each of the past three games and went 2-for-12 with two doubles, a walk, a stolen base and a run. Patrick Wisdom will cover third base Tuesday, but McKinstry may be the Cubs' preferred option at the position at the moment.
AUGUST 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ - Not included in Tuesday's lineupHapp is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactHapp went 14-for-38 (.368) with three homers over his last 10 games, but manager David Ross decided to hold him out with the Cubs employing an all-righty lineup against Nationals lefty Patrick Corbin. Nelson Velazquez will take Happ's place in left field.
AUGUST 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Yadiel Hernandez - Held out TuesdayHernandez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
ImpactHernandez tallied two hits in Monday's contest, but he will be held out Tuesday with the Nationals loading up on right-handed hitters against Cubs southpaw Justin Steele. Lane Thomas will get the start in left field in Hernandez's place.
AUGUST 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Keibert Ruiz - Not 100 percentRuiz was struck by multiple foul tips in his catcher's mask and once in his right knee during Monday's 5-4 win over the Cubs and won't start Tuesday as a result, Mark Zuckerman of...
ImpactManager Dave Martinez said Ruiz isn't exhibiting any concussion symptoms, so he should have a chance to return to action Wednesday. After catching six times in the previous nine days, Ruiz probably would have benefited from a day off even if he wasn't roughed up in Monday.
AUGUST 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Box Score - August 16, 2022 - The AthleticGet real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Chicago Cubs take on the Washington Nationals at 11:05pm UTC on August 16, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and...
AUGUST 16, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
