HOWIE KENDRICK NEWS

Marlins' Rojas homers in return from COVID; Miami tops Nats

Miguel Rojas hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat after being activated from the COVID-19 injured list, and the Miami Marlins snapped a five-game skid by beating the Washingto...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Friday Kendrick (hamstring) is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.

Impact The veteran infielder hasn't seen game action since Aug. 14, and he won't return to the starting nine for Friday's series opener. A trip to the injured list seems likely if Kendrick misses much more time, but for now he'll remain day-to-day. Eric Thames will serve as the designated hitter while Asdrubal Cabrera starts at first base.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin scheduled to start for Nationals against Marlins

The Miami Marlins play the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Nationals Injury Updates: Howie Kendrick, Sean Doolittle, Roenis Elías + more More injury info on the Nats’ injured players from Davey Martinez’s pregame press conference on Wednesday...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Could return Friday Kendrick (hamstring) could rejoin the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thanks to Wednesday's postponement due to rain and Thursday's scheduled off day, Kendrick will have plenty of time to heal up by Friday. Manager Dave Martinez believes the veteran could have pinch hit if needed Tuesday, a strong sign that he's nearing a return to action. Kendrick is slashing .300/.333/.380 through 14 games with a homer and six RBI.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals-Braves postponed by rain, spoiling Pache's debut

The game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed because of rain

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fedde expected to start for Washington at Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Kendrick (knee) isn't starting Tuesday against Atlanta.

Impact Kendrick has been sidelined for three consecutive games with a hamstring issue, and he'll remain in a bench role Tuesday. He was available as a pinch hitter Monday even though he didn't ultimately appear in the contest, and he could be available once again Tuesday. Kurt Suzuki will take over as the designated hitter with Yan Gomes starting at catcher.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tomlin scheduled to start for Atlanta against Washington

The Atlanta Braves square off against the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson's walk-off homer gives Braves 7-6 win over Nationals

Dansby Swanson hit a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a four-run rally that gave the Atlanta Braves a stunning 7-6 victory over the Washington Nation...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available as pinch hitter Kendrick (hamstring) is feeling better and is available as a pinch hitter Monday against Atlanta, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact While Kendrick remains out of the lineup for a third consecutive game with hamstring tightness, manager Dave Martinez provided an encouraging update before Monday's game and said that he could be available if needed. Whether he's used remains to be seen, but the second baseman could return to action in the near future.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for third straight Kendrick (hamstring) remains on the bench for the third straight game Monday against Atlanta.

Impact Kendrick has hit the ball well enough when available this season, though his .300 batting average has been rather empty as it comes with a modest .333 on-base percentage and a .380 slugging percentage. Even spending the majority of his time as a designated hitter hasn't been enough to keep the oft-injured veteran fully healthy, though there's been no indication that his hamstring tightness is particularly serious. Asdrubal Cabrera will be the designated hitter in his absence.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring tightness Kendrick is dealing with hamstring tightness that has kept him sidelined over the past two games, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Manager Dave Martinez revealed Sunday that Kendrick could have played over the past two days, but the team elected to hold him out as a precautionary measure. However, Martinez is optimistic that Kendrick's two days of rest will allow him to return to the lineup Monday against the Braves.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mysteriously out against lefty Kendrick is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.

Impact The Nationals have been looking to give Kendrick some strategic rest days, but it is a bit odd that he's sitting against lefty John Means in this one. Josh Harrison is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Kendrick is not in the lineup for the Nationals on Saturday against the Orioles.

Impact Kendrick will get a breather Saturday evening after logging five straight starts for the Nationals. Kendrick is hitting the ball quite well in his age 37 season as he's slashing. .382/.389/.471 through nine games in August, however, he has just one home run and appears to be losing some of his power at the plate.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Nido homers twice to power Mets past Nationals 8-2

Tomas Nido had his first two-homer game as a professional, hitting a two-run shot in the fourth and a grand slam in the fifth to lead the New York Mets to an 8-2 win over the Washi...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith rally Mets past Nationals 11-6

Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith had back-to-back RBI doubles in a four-run first inning and hit consecutive homers in a five-run sixth, leading the New York Mets to an 11-6 win over...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits in win Kendrick went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mets.

Impact None of the knocks went for extra bases, but he came around to score in the second inning on a Victor Robles single with what proved to be the winning run. Kendrick has a four-game hit streak going and has found his groove in August, slashing .476/.500/.619 with a homer, two RBI and six runs over 22 plate appearances.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera and Soto power Nationals to 16-4 rout of Matz, Mets

Asdrubal Cabrera went 4 for 4 with two homers, two doubles and five RBIs, tormenting his former team again as the Washington Nationals routed the New York Mets 16-4 on Monday night

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting in series finale Kendrick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Kendrick had started the Nats' past four games, so the 37-year-old is likely just receiving a veteran's day off with Washington and Baltimore wrapping up their series with a game that starts at 12:35 p.m ET. Eric Thames will serve as the team's designated hitter, while Asdrubal Cabrera shifts across the diamond to first base as a replacement for Kendrick.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto to make 2020 debut for Nationals, batting cleanup

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez says Juan Soto will start in left field and bat fourth in his season debut

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four-hit performance Kendrick went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Kendrick had a great day at the plate, beginning with a solo home run in the first inning. It was his first long ball of the season. The rest of his knocks in the game were singles, though he managed to come around to score in the third inning. Kendrick had gotten off to a slow start early on, as he had reached base only four times in his first 20 plate appearances prior to Tuesday's performance.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kendrick homers, Soto dances, Nats beat Mets 5-3 in return

Howie Kendrick's four hits included a solo shot and Josh Harrison also homered to help the Washington Nationals return from a coronavirus-caused four-day break with a 5-3 victory o...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS