Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves
The Washington Nationals have held a workout at their stadium as they prepare to finally start their seasonAPRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSH HARRISON THIRD BASEMAN - NO TEAM
THIRD BASEMAN - NO TEAM
May miss time, COVID protocols The Nationals are expected to be without Harrison due to COVID-19 protocols if MLB clears the team to begin its season during the upcoming week, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington P...
Impact Harrison is among the nine members of the Nationals organization currently in quarantine because of COVID-19 protocols, though the club hasn't disclosed whether he's one of the four players who has tested positive or if he's merely a close contact of an infected individual. Either way, the Nationals are expected to be without their projected Opening Day starter at second base if the team is able to play its three-game series with Atlanta, which begins Monday. Luis Garcia, Hernan Perez and Jordy Mercer could fill in at the position for however long Harrison is sidelined.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Opening season at second base Manager Dave Martinez said Sunday that Harrison will begin the season as Washington's primary second baseman, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Carter Kieboom and Luis Garcia were optioned to Triple-A on Saturday, leaving Harrison and Starlin Castro (hamstring) to secure the starting jobs at second and third base, respectively. Harrison appeared in 33 games during his first season in Washington last year and posted a .278/.352/.418 slash line with three home runs in 91 plate appearances
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Appears set to start Harrison appears to have won a starting role in the Nationals' infield after Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports that Carter Kieboom and Luis Garcia were optioned to Triple-A...
Impact It's not yet clear whether Harrison will start at second base and Starlin Castro at third base or vice verse, but both veterans should be in the Opening Day lineup, with Hernan Perez and Jordy Mercer providing infield depth on the bench. Harrison's performance this spring may have been as big a factor in this decision as Kieboom's struggles, as the 33-year-old has slashed .419/.471/.677 in 34 plate appearances.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'
Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will have to wait a little longer before returning to a big league moundMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm
Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening dayMARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting look in center field Harrison played center field during a "B' game Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran utility player has never played center in a big-league game during his career, but it's the last position in the field on his checklist as he's played everywhere else except pitcher. "He looked good out there," Nats manager Dave Martinez said. "He ran some balls down. [It's] just a testament to him and what he means to this ball club. He can do a lot of different things and do them well." Harrison is expected to fill a bench role for Washington this season after slashing .278/.352/.418 over 33 games for them in 2020 while seeing action at first base, second base, third base and both outfield corners.
MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Reigning Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer got off to different starts in spring training action MondayMARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Harrison avoided an uncertain offseason by signing early with Nationals Josh Harrison, 33, is back with the Nationals on a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $1 million.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Nationals agree to terms with Harrison on 1-year contract WASHINGTON (AP) — The Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday with utility man Josh Harrison.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Nationals agree to terms with Harrison on 1-year contract The Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday with utility man Josh Harrison.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Nationals agree to terms with Harrison on 1-year contract
The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with utility man Josh HarrisonOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains with Nationals Harrison signed a one-year deal to remain with the Nationals on Thursday.
Impact The veteran infielder will receive $1 million, with further incentives available based on playing time. Harrison performed capably in 33 games for the Nationals this season, hitting .278/.352/.418. His .770 OPS represented the third-best mark of his 10-year major-league career, albeit over just 91 plate appearances.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mets eliminated from playoffs, then swept by Nats in DH
The New York Mets were eliminated from playoff contention in a mistake-filled loss to the Nationals in the opener of a doubleheader on SaturdaySEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chirinos homers as Mets maintain playoff hopes, top Nats 3-2
Robinson Chirinos homered and drove in three runs, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Thursday night to keep their flickering postseason hopes aliveSEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper hitless, Girardi ejected, Phils lose to Nats 5-1
Bryce Harper was hitless in his return from back stiffness and Philadelpia manager Joe Girardi was ejected in the third inning of a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday n...SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
García hits 2-run homer in 10th, Nationals beat Rays 4-2
Rookie Luis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 4-2SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soto returns, Nats beat Rays 5-3 to finish 2-game sweep
Juan Soto drove in a run in his return to the lineup and the Washington Nationals used strong relief pitching to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 to sweep the two-game seriesSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enters as pinch hitter Harrison (forearm) struck out as a pinch hitter in a loss to Atlanta on Sunday.
Impact Harrison left the second game of Friday's doubleheader with a left forearm contusion, but he's appeared off the bench over the past two games. The 33-year-old remains in a depth role for Washington, but he appears to be available when needed.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Washington Nationals Injury Updates: Juan Soto; Josh Harrison; Adam Eaton news... Davey Martinez updated reporters on some injured Nationals before last night’s game...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM
McGowin, Nats' bullpen dominates in 10-4 win over Braves
Victor Robles’ third hit, a bunt single in the sixth inning, gave Washington the lead and the Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 10-4SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with forearm injury Harrison left Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against Atlanta with a left forearm contusion, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Harrison took a pitch to his left forearm in the second inning of Friday's nightcap and was replaced by Wilmer Difo defensively in the bottom half of the inning. It's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals' Soto scratched vs. Braves with sore left elbow
The Washington Nationals have removed left fielder Juan Soto from the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves because of a sore left elbowSEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belts third long ball Harrison went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Red Sox.
Impact Harrison took Zach Godley deep in the fourth inning for his third homer of the season. The utility man has nine hits in 32 at-bats on the campaign and should continue to see sporadic playing time around the diamond for the Nats.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
