JOSH HARRISON NEWS

Could see more time in outfield Harrison is starting in left field and batting seventh Friday against Texas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Harrison started at second base in each of his first three games since being acquired from Washington last week, but with Ramon Laureano being handed an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test Friday, he will now make his debut in the Oakland outfield. The versatile 34-year-old will likely still see time at the keystone, but the loss of Laureano almost certainly means he'll be receving a greater amount of outfield reps going forward.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singles in Oakland debut Harrison went 1-for-5 in a win over the Angels on Sunday.

Impact Harrison made his Oakland debut at second base and extended his on-base streak to 14 games in the process. The 34-year-old boasts an impressive .292/.364/.431 slash line overall this season, and his .794 OPS is the second highest of his career. Harrison has performed well against either handedness of pitcher this season and boasts plenty of positional versatility, so he should certainly have a path to regular playing time the rest of the campaign

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2021

Championship shells: Cubs, Nats complete teardown trades

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wears his 2019 World Series ring as a reminder of the goal each season

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deal 'em up! Scherzer, Turner, Bryant, Báez and Berríos move

Now this truly was an All-Star trade deadline day

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The A's add depth on deadline day with trade for Nats' Yan Gomes and Josh Harrison After making two trades earlier in the week, the A's added significant depth pieces just before the deadline in a trade with Washington.

JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nationals trade Yan Gomes, Josh Harrison and Jon Lester to cap off fire sale Harrison and Gomes were both starters for the Nationals, who will debut a whole new look against the Cubs this weekend.

JULY 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Cardinals get veteran lefty Jon Lester from rebuilding Nats

The Washington Nationals completed their final trade of a dizzying sell-off, sending veteran left-hander Jon Lester to the St. Louis Cardinals at the deadline

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals trade Gomes, Harrison to A's amid big overhaul

The Washington Nationals kept wheeling and dealing, trading catcher Yan Gomes and utilityman Josh Harrison to the Oakland Athletics

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading to Oakland Harrison and Yan Gomes were acquired by the Athletics from the Nationals on Friday for an undisclosed return, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Harrison played second base, third base and all three outfield spots for Washington this season, and he figures to fill a similar utility role in Oakland with Chad Pinder (hamstring) sidelined. Harrison re-signed with the Nationals on a $1 million deal during the offseason and has enjoyed a strong season, slashing .294/.366/.434 with six homers, 23 doubles, 38 RBI, 39 runs and five stolen bases in 90 games.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Huge day in twin bill Harrison went 5-for-8 with three doubles, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored across both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact If the 34-year-old utility player is on the trading block, he only increased his value with Thursday's performance. Harrison has hit safely in 12 of 13 games since the All-Star break, slashing .412/.464/.745 over that stretch, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him shipped to a contender Friday.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer shines in possible Nats bow; Phils split twinbill

Max Scherzer delivered a signature performance in what might be his last start for the Nationals, allowing three hits in six innings in the opener of a doubleheader that Washington...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nats beat Phillies 6-4 after Turner leaves because of COVID

Trea Turner singled and scored in the first inning for the Washington Nationals before being pulled from their 6-4 win over Philadelphia because of a positive COVID-19 test

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCutchen's 3-run HR in 9th gives Phillies 6-5 win over Nats

Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the sinking Washington Nationals

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays hot at plate Harrison went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one run and an RBI in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Padres.

Impact Harrison came out of the All-Star break with a hot plate, as he finished the Nats' weekend series against San Diego with seven hits -- four for extra bases -- while scoring three times. He'll continue to serve as Washington's everyday third baseman while Starlin Castro is on administrative leave. Harrison is batting fifth in Monday's series opener with the Marlins.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gausman, Casali power Giants to sweep of Nationals

Kevin Gausman worked six-plus innings of one-run ball and Curt Casali hit a three-run homer as the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 to complete a three-game s...

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup Harrison is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.

Impact Harrison sits after starting nine straight games. Gerardo Parra starts in left field in his absence.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enjoys second straight big game Harrison went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs in Wednesday's 15-5 win over the Padres.

Impact Harrison played a central part in Washington's offensive barrage, notching an RBI single in the fourth inning and a two-run double in the eighth. After a slow start to July, he has gone 4-for-7 with a home run, six RBI and three runs over his past two games.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star Soto hits 3-run homer, Nationals rout Padres 15-5

All-Star Juan Soto warmed up for the Home Run Derby by hitting a three-run shot in the first inning and the Washington Nationals pounded Chris Paddack and the San Diego Padres 15-5

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches three-run homer Harrison went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Padres.

Impact Harrison had the biggest hit of the night for the Nationals, sending a game-tying, three-run blast to center field in the fifth inning. The long ball was a rarity, as it was his first since May 22 and fifth overall on the year. The 33-year-old is slashing .271/.350/.378 with 17 extra-base hits, 27 RBI, 27 runs scored, five steals and a 20:43 BB:K over 283 plate appearances.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base in win Harrison went 0-for-5 with a stolen base in Monday's 7-5 win over the Padres.

Impact Harrison was hitless Monday but reached base once thanks to a fielding error by Fernando Tatis. He ended up stealing second and was left stranded on third when the inning ended. The 33-year-old Harrison has been serviceable thus far, slashing .270/.348/.367 with four homers, 24 RBI, 26 runs scored, five steals and a 19:42 BB:K over 279 plate appearances. He hasn't homered or had a multi-RBI game since May 22, however.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers win 8th straight, top Nats 5-3 behind Pollock's hit

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JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Harrison isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Harrison will get a breather after he went 1-for-7 with a strikeout across the last two games. Jordy Mercer (lips) will return to the lineup and start at second base.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No fuss: Scherzer goes 6 to help Nationals beat Marlins 5-1

Max Scherzer allowed one run in six innings and passed two umpire inspections without a fuss, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 to earn a split of their f...

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castro's 2-run single in 9th rallies Nats past Phils 13-12

Starlin Castro hit a go-ahead, two-run single off closer Hector Neris in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied three times to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-12

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS