JUAN SOTO NEWS

Returns as designated hitter Soto (elbow) will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Rays, batting cleanup while serving as the designated hitter.

Impact Soto is evidently still not ready to take the field, but he's ready to hit after missing four straight games with a sore elbow. He certainly hasn't swung as if he's hurt this season, as his .354/.453/.758 slash line would easily represent career bests in all three categories.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sanchez expected to start as Washington hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Tuesday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Anibal Sanchez

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets swings in Soto was able to swing the bat Monday and felt okay, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Soto has missed four consecutive games, but had an MRI come back clean. That he was able to hit without pain is a positive, and he remains day-to-day with a chance to return Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Soto (elbow) isn't in Monday's lineup against the Rays.

Impact Soto will miss a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with elbow soreness. He recently underwent an MRI that came back clean, but Michael Taylor will start in left field Monday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer expected to start for Washington against Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Charlie Morton on Monday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Max Scherzer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals in a hole, and this year they're short on time

For a second straight season, the Washington Nationals are off to an awful start

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Sunday's lineup Soto is not in the lineup Sunday against Atlanta.

Impact Soto was expected to miss some time after being scratched Friday due to elbow soreness. His MRI did come back clean, so his return is expected relatively soon. Brock Holt draws the start in left field in his place and will bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 6, 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

Corbin scheduled to start for Nationals at Braves

The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Sunday while the Braves are expected to counter with Josh Tomlin

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 10-4

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Saturday Soto (elbow) will be on the bench as expected Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Soto was scratched Friday due to left elbow soreness and is expected to see for at least a couple days. When exactly he returns to the lineup remains to be seen, but an MRI didn't reveal any serious issues, so his absence likely won't be a lengthy one. Brock Holt will get the nod in left field.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman takes 18-game hit streak into matchup with Nationals

Braves, streaking Freeman set for matchup with Nationals

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MRI comes back clean Soto (elbow) underwent an MRI on Friday that came back clean, Todd Dybas of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Soto didn't play in either of Friday's contests due to soreness in his throwing elbow, but his MRI didn't reveal anything overly serious. Manager Dave Martinez said that he'll get a couple days off as a result of the injury. Michael Taylor could continue to fill in while Soto is sidelined.

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 elbow

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soto scratched with left elbow soreness The Nationals scratched Juan Soto with left elbow soreness for Friday's opener against the Braves. Josh Harrison shifted to left field to re...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Soto scratched with left elbow soreness The Nationals scratched Juan Soto with left elbow soreness for Friday's opener against the Braves. Josh Harrison shifted to left field to re...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Scratched with elbow soreness Soto was scratched from the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against Atlanta with left elbow soreness, Dan Kolko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 21-year-old was penciled in at his usual spot in the lineup for Friday's matinee until the elbow issue was reported less than an hour before first pitch. Soto will presumably also be sidelined for the second game of the doubleheader. Josh Harrison will move to left field after originally being set to start at third base, while WIlmer Difo takes over at third.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves, streaking Freeman set for matchup against Nationals

Braves, streaking Freeman set for matchup against Nationals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bohm's sacrifice fly gives Phillies 6-5 win, sweep of Nats

Alec Bohm hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Thursday, completing a four-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington's Suzuki puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Phillies

Suzuki takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with Phillies

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juan Soto ❤️s J.T. Realmuto so much Juan Soto talked after the first game of the series with the Phillies this week, about how he likes to talk to Phillies’ catcher J.T. Realmu...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Nola tosses 8 innings of 2-hit ball, Phillies blank Nats 6-0

Aaron Nola tossed two-hit ball over eight innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Nationals’ Trea Turner & Juan Soto combine for six hits, three homers in loss to Philadelphia Phillies... Trea Turner and Juan Soto 1-2 in the Nationals’ lineup is working out so far...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Goes deep twice Soto went 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI and a walk in Monday's 8-6 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Soto launched a pair of two-run homers in the sixth and ninth innings of Monday's loss. The 21-year-old is mashing with 11 long balls and a 1.252 OPS this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks

Mike Clevinger, Starling Marte and Archie Bradley are among the notable players headed to new teams after a flurry of deals before Monday’s trade deadline

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS