Padres star Tatis suspended 80 games for positive drug test
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Cut loose by Washington Strange-Gordon was released by the Nationals on Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASN Nationals reports.
Impact Strange-Gordon re-signed with the Nationals on a minor-league deal in mid-July after being released by the team a month prior, and he's once again been let go. The veteran utility man posted a .661 OPS in 23 big-league games and went 4-for-21 in six contests with Triple-A Rochester.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Washington Strange-Gordon re-signed Sunday with the Nationals on a minor-league contract, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Strange-Gordon initially declined a minor-league assignment and elected free agency when he cleared waivers in mid-June, but he apparently didn't find many offers to his liking while he was on the open market for the past month. As a result, he'll return to the Washington organization and is expected to report to Triple-A Rochester coming out of the All-Star break. Before the Nationals designated him for assignment, Strange-Gordon appeared in 23 games for the big club and slashed .305/.305/.356 with three stolen bases, six runs and three RBI across 59 plate appearances.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Granted release The Nationals granted Strange-Gordon his unconditional release Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Though Strange-Gordon cleared waivers after Washington designated him for assignment last week, he wasn't interested in reporting to Triple-A Rochester and will instead explore his options on the open market. Before being dropped from the 40-man roster, Strange-Gordon slashed .305/.305/.356 with three stolen bases across 59 plate appearances.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Cast off 40-man roster The Nationals designated Strange-Gordon for assignment Tuesday.
Impact Though Strange-Gordon has produced a .305 average on the season, he failed to draw a walk in 59 plate appearances and generated only two extra-base hits. His speed and positional versatility made him a useful bench piece, though he became somewhat expendable once utility man Ehire Adrianza was activated from the injured list earlier this month. The Nationals called up reliever Reed Garrett from Triple-A Rochester to replace Strange-Gordon on the 40-man and 26-man active rosters.
JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from paternity leave The Nationals activated Strange-Gordon (personal) from the paternity list Monday.
Impact Victor Arano (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list to open up room on the 26-man active roster for Strange-Gordon, who was away from the team over the weekend to observe the birth of his child. Now that he's back with the Nationals, Strange-Gordon is expected to settle back into a utility role.
JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on paternity list Strange-Gordon was placed on the paternity list Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Strange-Gordon welcomed the birth of his son Friday morning and will now be away from the team for a few days. Luis Garcia will continue to the duties at shortstop while Lane Thomas could see an uptick in usage for the time being.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets another start at outfield Strange-Gordon will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Impact Alcides Escobar's (hamstring) move to the 10-day injured list Wednesday clears a path to playing time at shortstop, but Triple-A Rochester call-up Luis Garcia is expected to get the first crack at the everyday role ahead of Strange-Gordon, who had started to encroach on Escobar's playing time over the past two weeks. Strange-Gordon's ability to play the outfield and at second base will offer him a few more avenues to getting at-bats, and he'll draw his second consecutive start Wednesday after manning left field in Tuesday's 10-0 loss. Strange-Gordon went 3-for-4 with a stolen base Tuesday, marking the third consecutive start in which he's collected a steal.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Added to Saturday's lineup Strange-Gordon is starting Saturday against the Brewers.
Impact The 34-year-old wasn't initially listed among Saturday's starters, but he'll start at shortstop and bat ninth after Alcides Escobar (undisclosed) was removed from the lineup. Over nine games since the start of May, Strange-Gordon has hit .185 with two runs, an RBI and three strikeouts.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Strange-Gordon isn't starting Wednesday against Miami.
Impact Even with right-hander Pablo Lopez on the mound for the Marlins, Strange-Gordon will be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games. Alcides Escobar will start at shortstop and bat ninth.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday Strange-Gordon will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Strange-Gordon seems to be moving ahead of Alcides Escobar on the shortstop depth chart, as he started five of the last seven games there prior to Tuesday's contest. Escobar will get the nod this time, however, and the pair could continue to split time fairly evenly going forward.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Starts over Escobar again Strange-Gordon will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Marlins, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact For the second time in three games, Strange-Gordon will draw the nod at shortstop over Alcides Escobar with a right-handed starter (Sandy Alcantara) on the mound. Though Strange-Gordon bats from the left side while Escobar hits from the right side, it's unclear if manager Dave Martinez will opt for a platoon between the two players, as Escobar drew the start in Sunday's 8-0 loss against Houston right-hander Justin Verlander. Instead, Martinez may be inclined to ride the hotter bat between Escobar and Strange-Gordon, who has gone 5-for-23 with no extra-base hits since being reinstated from the injured list earlier this month.
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to reserve role Strange-Gordon is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.
Impact The 34-year-old started three straight games and four of the past five, but he'll return to the bench Friday with Alcides Escobar (finger) rejoining the lineup. Strange-Gordon should continue to see sporadic playing time in a utility role.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Filling in for Escobar Strange-Gordon will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Mets, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Strange-Gordon picks up his third start in a row while Alcides Escobar continues to deal with an infected nail on one of his index fingers. In the previous two contests, Strange-Gordon went 2-for-7 with an RBI.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals reinstate Dee Strange-Gordon from IL, option Fox
The Nationals have reinstated Dee Strange-Gordon after the infielder-outfielder completed a weeklong rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A RochesterMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated from injured list Strange-Gordon (illness) was activated off the injured list Tuesday.
Impact Strange-Gordon missed nearly three weeks with a non-COVID illness. Prior to his absence, he'd gone 0-for-3 at the plate with a pair of strikeouts in limited action, and he doesn't appear to have a starting role available upon his return. He'll take the bench spot that had belonged to Lucius Fox, who was optioned in a corresponding move.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts up rehab assignment Strange-Gordon (illness) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Strange-Gordon has been sidelined for the past two weeks with a non-COVID-19-related illness, so he'll likely appear in multiple games in the minors before coming off the 10-day injured list. Once reinstated from the IL, Strange-Gordon is expected to fill a utility role for Washington.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to require rehab stint Manager Dave Martinez said Thursday that Strange-Gordon (illness) doesn't yet have a timetable to return but is likely to require a rehab stint before joining the major-league club...
Impact Strange-Gordon has missed a week due to an illness, and he'll evidently require at least one game in the minors at some point before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club. A better timetable for the 33-year-old's return should come into focus once his rehab assignment is announced.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals place Dee Strange-Gordon on IL as part of a series of moves The Nationals put the veteran utility player on the injured list for undisclosed reasons. The ripple effect was the addition of two players.
APRIL 15, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Placed on injured list Strange-Gordon (illness) was placed on the injured list Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Strange-Gordon was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to his illness, and he'll be forced to spend some time away from the team. If the 33-year-old was placed on the COVID-19 IL, he'll be eligible to return as soon as he tests negative. Victor Robles should have an even stronger grip on playing time in center field, while Donovan Casey was recalled from Triple-A Rochester.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched due to illness Strange-Gordon was scratched from the lineup due to an illness Thursday against Pittsburgh, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Strange-Gordon was set to start in center field, though he was instead forced to stay at the team hotel. Manager Davey Martinez declined further comment but did say the team would make a decision about a potential roster move Friday. If Strange-Gordon were to remain sidelined moving forward, Victor Robles would likely have a more secure grip on playing time while Lucius Fox may also shift up the depth chart.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Thursday Strange-Gordon was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates for an undisclosed reason.
Impact Strange-Gordon was initially slated to start in center field, but Lane Thomas will now bat eighth as the starting center fielder. It's not yet clear why Strange-Gordon was removed from the lineup or whether he'll be available off the bench.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
2019 World Series MVP Strasburg goes to 10-day IL for Nats
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