Espino expected to start as Nationals host the Phillies
The Nationals are expected to send Paolo Espino to the mound Wednesday and the Phillies plan to give Chase Anderson the startAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Corbin expected to start for the Nationals against the Phillies
The Nationals will send Patrick Corbin to the mound Tuesday and the Phillies plan to give Zack Wheeler the startAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gray expected to start for the Nationals against the Phillies
The Phillies will start Ranger Suarez on Monday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Josiah GrayAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against Nationals
The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Sunday and the Nationals are expected to counter with Erick FeddeAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago to visit Washington Saturday
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Saturday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will get the startJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs to visit the Washington Nationals
The Cubs will start Trevor Williams on Friday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will take the moundJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Nationals to visit the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Thursday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will get the startJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wheeler expected to start for Philadelphia against Washington
The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zack WheelerJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moore expected to start for the Phillies against the Nationals
The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Tuesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Matt MooreJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Howard expected to start for the Phillies against the Nationals
The Nationals will start Joe Ross on Monday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Spencer HowardJULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Espino scheduled to start for Nationals at Orioles
The Orioles will roll out John Means to the mound Sunday and the Nationals will give Paolo Espino the startJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Harvey impressive again, Orioles beat Nationals 5-3
Matt Harvey allowed one hit in six scoreless innings in another outstanding performance and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the fading Washington Nationals 5-3JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nats ace Scherzer scratched with triceps discomfort
Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer was scratched from his start at Baltimore with what the team described as mild right triceps discomfortJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to IL Mercer was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left calf strain, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact The infielder presumably suffered the injury July 20, which was the last game he appeared in. Mercer had just been activated from the IL on July 16 after recovering from a quadriceps strain, but now he's set for another absence. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined. Carter Kieboom was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to provide infield depth in Mercer's absence.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cronenworth hits for cycle, Padres rout Nationals 24-8
Jake Cronenworth hit for his first career cycle, Wil Myers had two homers including a grand slam, and the San Diego Padres blew out the Washington Nationals 24-8JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated from injured list Mercer (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Mercer landed on the shelf June 2 with a quadriceps strain, and he'll rejoin the active roster after missing the past two weeks. The 34-year-old could see increased playing time in the immediate future with Starlin Castro placed on administrate leave for at least seven days.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nats' Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave by MLB
Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been placed on administrative leaveJULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gausman expected to start as San Francisco hosts Washington
The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Sunday and the Giants are expected to counter with Kevin GausmanJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 startJULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Runs bases Friday Mercer (quadriceps) did some base running Friday for the first time since suffering the right quad strain, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Mercer landed on the injured list July 2 and while he's eligible to return Sunday in San Francisco, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Nationals wait until after the All-Star break and give him some extra recovery time. Once active, Mercer figures to have a decreased role due to Alcides Escobar's arrival and offensive success.
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 startJULY 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 DarvishJULY 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 PaddackJULY 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 moundJULY 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 startJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
