JOSH HARRISON NEWS

DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

Jacob deGrom struck out a career-high 15, pitched a two-hitter and boosted the Mets' sagging offense with a go-ahead double from the No. 8 spot in the batting order, leading New Yo...

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shakes off back injury Harrison (back) will start at second base and bat fifth Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Harrison was able to make a quick recovery from his bout with back stiffness, an injury that kept him out of the lineup for Saturday's 6-2 win. The 33-year-old has gotten off to a hot start to his second season in Washington, going 10-for-18 with a home run, two walks, a double, five RBI and two runs through his first five starts.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumgarner expected to start for Arizona against Washington

The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Washington Nationals

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gomes ends Locastro's steal streak, homers, Nats top D'backs

Yan Gomes homered and added an RBI single to help the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 for their first back-to-back wins this season

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with back stiffness Harrison is out of Saturday's lineup against Arizona due to back stiffness, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Harrison will be available off the bench if needed Saturday, but manager Dave Martinez wanted to keep the 33-year-old out of the lineup as a precautionary measure. Martinez didn't sound too concerned about Harrison's injury, but Jordy Mercer will start at the keystone in his place Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Harrison isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact Harrison had started each of the last five games and went 10-for-18 with a home run and five RBI during that time. He'll get a breather Saturday with Jordy Mercer starting at second base, batting eighth.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks first home run Harrison went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 11-6 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Harrison is out to a strong start in four games after being activated from the COVID-19 IL. His home run came off Merrill Kelly to lead off the sixth inning. The 33-year-old is 8-for-15 with five RBI and two walks. This is a pleasant performance for Harrison that could earn him more starts after battling injuries the past few seasons and not playing over 100 games since 2017.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ross sharp, Zimmerman homers as Nationals blank Cardinals

Joe Ross pitched six sharp innings and the Washington Nationals threw their first regular-season shutout at Busch Stadium, blanking the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates: Phillip Evans is the Next Josh Harrison The Pittsburgh Pirates have another breakout utility man on their hands in Phillip Evans, just like Josh Harrison did in 2014 In 2014 the Pi...

APRIL 14, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Lone bright spot in loss Harrison went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Harrison provided the majority of the Nationals offense with a two-RBI double in the ninth inning of a 14-3 loss. Since being activated from the COVID-19 injured list, Harrison has started both of the team's games at second base and has now collected four hits in eight at-bats.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber debuts, leads Nats over Cardinals 5-2

Kyle Schwarber doubled in a run in his delayed Nationals debut, Andrew Stevenson had a pinch-hit homer and Washington beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three Nationals players reinstated from from COVID-19 protocol list - The Boston Globe Left fielder Kyle Schwarber, first baseman Josh Bell and second baseman Josh Harrison, all of whom were projected as Opening Day starters, r...

APRIL 12, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

In starting lineup Monday Harrison is starting Monday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Harrison was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday, and he'll make his season debut for the series opener against the Cardinals. Harrison should serve as the primary second baseman for Washington now that he's available.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Nationals get back Schwarber, Bell, Harrison

Left fielder Kyle Schwarber, first baseman Josh Bell and infielder Josh Harrison have been reinstated from the injured list by the Washington Nationals

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from COVID IL The Nationals reinstated Harrison from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

Impact One of 11 Nationals placed on the COVID-19 IL ahead of Opening Day, Harrison will be ready to make his season debut after completing a mandatory quarantine and passing all phases of MLB's health and safety protocol. Washington has yet to release a lineup for Monday's series opener in St. Louis, but it'll presumably include Harrison, who was projected to serve as the team's primary second baseman before landing on the IL. Washington optioned Luis Garcia to the alternate site Monday in a corresponding move, leaving Hernan Perez and Jordy Mercer as Harrison's main challengers for reps at the keystone.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back this week Harrison could be cleared through the league's COVID-19 protocols as soon as Monday but will likely need another day or two afterward to get ready to rejoin the lineup, Maria Torre...

Impact Manager Dave Martinez said Sunday that Harrison, Kyle Schwarber and Josh Bell could all be back in action early this week provided they received clearance by Monday. The Nats could certainly use three members of their expected starting lineup back after losing five straight games and getting shut out three times in the last four, but there's no guarantee the trio is able to shake off the rust quickly. Harrison will take over as Washington's starting second baseman once he makes his season debut.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

First-year Tigers manager A

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

First-year Tigers manager A

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw barely outduels Scherzer, Dodgers sweep Nats 3-0

Clayton Kershaw pitched six innings of five-hit ball in an outstanding duel with Max Scherzer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers swept three games from the Washington Nationals with a 3-...

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing

The Washington Nationals finally got their season started five days later than they were supposed to after a delay because of a coronavirus outbreak

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals place 10 on IL ahead of season opener vs. Braves Alex Avila, Josh Bell, Patrick Corbin, Yan Gomes, Brad Hand, Josh Harrison, Jon Lester, Jordy Mercer and Kyle Schwarber were all placed on t...

APRIL 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

COVID-hit Nats make many moves before 1st game of season

Starting pitchers Jon Lester and Patrick Corbin, closer Brad Hand and four position players expected in the lineup have been put on the 10-day injured list by the Washington Nation...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to COVID IL The Nationals placed Harrison on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Harrison is one of nine Nationals players on the 40-man roster who will begin the campaign on the IL as a result of the team's recent COVID-19 outbreak. Prior reports have suggested that only four of the players in question have been confirmed to have tested positive for the virus, but it's uncertain whether Harrison is one of the infected players or if he was merely a close contact. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, players that tested positive will be eligible to return after 10 days in quarantine, while those ruled out through contact tracing can return after a week. Harrison had been projected to begin the season as the Nationals' primary second baseman, but Hernan Perez and Luis Garcia should see most of the work at the position while Harrison is sidelined.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting Atlanta after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus outbreak

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting the Atlanta Braves after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus ou...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS