Juan Yepez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Impact Yepez managed just a .559 OPS through 48 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League, which is enough of a drop from his performance in the majors last year (.764 OPS) to have him sent back to Triple-A. He should receive regular playing time while in Rochester and may be a candidate to serve as bench depth in Washington if his bat gets hot.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ticketed for Triple-A The Nationals are expected to option Yepez to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Impact After producing a .764 OPS in 249 plate appearances with Washington in 2024, Yepez appeared to be in good position to make the Nationals' Opening Day roster entering camp, but he wasn't able to win a spot after slashing .244/.292/.267 over 48 plate appearances in Grapefruit League play. The 27-year-old should be in line for an everyday role with Rochester while likely making starts at first base, designated hitter and in left field.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Focusing on third base this spring Yepez has been working out mostly at third base early on in spring training, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Yepez played third base a lot in the minors and made three starts there with the Cardinals back in 2022, but that was the last time he saw any action at the position in a game setting. Third base is the only position for the Nationals that doesn't currently appear to have a starter locked in, so it's worth tracking this spring to see if Yepez continues seeing reps there. That said, it's a long shot that he'll be entrusted as a regular at the hot corner, given his defensive limitations.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Yepez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Andres Chaparro is away on paternity leave, but it will be Luis Garcia getting another start at designated hitter. Yepez had started seven of the previous eight contests, although he's seen his playing time drop in September on the whole.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against another righty Yepez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact It's the second straight game and third time in four contests that Yepez is on the bench, with his only start during that stretch coming against a left-handed starter. Joey Gallo is starting at first base while Andres Chaparro serves as the designated hitter Wednesday against Miami righty Valente Bellozo, as it appears Yepez has fallen into the short side of a platoon, at least for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Yepez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact It's the second time on the bench in Washington's past three games for Yepez, who has gone 7-for-23 with two homers over his past seven contests. Andres Chaparro will shift to designated hitter while Joey Gallo starts at first base against Miami righty Max Meyer.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Yepez isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday versus the Cubs.

Impact Yepez was held hitless in three at-bats during Friday's contest, and he'll now receive a day off against Javier Assad and the Cubs. Andres Chaparro will serve as Washington's DH instead, allowing Joey Gallo to pick up a start at first base and bat seventh.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Yepez isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday versus the Cubs.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Tuesday Yepez is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Yankees, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Yepez homered in Monday's loss to the Yankees but will begin Tuesday's contest on the bench. The Nationals are going with Andres Chapparo at designated hitter and Joey Gallo at first base.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in loss Yepez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Yepez took Nestor Cortes deep in the seventh inning for this fifth homer of the campaign. Yepez has now hit two home runs in his last four games, after getting three in his previous 39 games this season. The 26-year-old has found regular playing time with the Nationals since being called up in the beginning of July, and he's slashing .284/.331/.451 thus far.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Yepez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Yepez has gone 4-for-12 with a three-run homer over the past three games but will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Keibert Ruiz will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Drew Millas starts behind the plate.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks slump with blast Yepez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Rockies.

Impact Yepez's eighth-inning blast drove in three and put the game on ice for the Nationals. It was the fourth homer of the season for Yepez, who broke a 2-for-29 spell when he sent the Peter Lambert sweeper over the centerfield fence. Yepez now holds a .278 average with 16 extra-base hits, 20 RBI, 20 runs and two steals across 151 at-bats.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting amid rough patch Yepez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Yepez will head to the bench for the second time in three games while he's gone just 2-for-26 at the dish over his last eight contests, bringing his slash line down to .279/.331/.422 over 163 plate appearances since getting a call-up to Washington on July 4. His recent struggles could cost him a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching, as Joey Gallo looms as a potential alternative following his return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Gallo will fill in for Yepez at first base in Wednesday's contest.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Yepez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Yepez is mired in a 2-for-22 slump over the past six games and will head to the bench Sunday after making 37 straight starts. Travis Blankenhorn will bat eighth as the designated hitter in the series finale versus the Phillies.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Wednesday's loss Yepez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen bases in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Giants.

Impact The first baseman took Blake Snell deep in the third inning, briefly giving the Nationals a 3-2 lead that quickly evaporated. Yepez hasn't gone consecutive games without a hit since being added to the Nationals' roster in early July, and in 117 plate appearances over that stretch he's slashing .330/.380/.523 with 12 doubles, three homers, two steals, 16 RBI and 17 runs.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals' Juan Yepez looks to continue torrid stretch vs. Cards Washington Nationals first baseman Juan Yepez is enjoying his weekend return to St.Louis.”It’s always fun to come here,” he said.”The fans h...

JULY 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Knocks three hits Yepez went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's extra-innings win over St. Louis.

Impact Yepez scored runs in the second and fourth innings before knocking an RBI double in the fifth. He also drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to tie the game in the seventh and force the game to extras. Yepez had a 15-game hitting streak to begin his Nationals career before going 0-for-3 on Thursday. After his three-hit night Friday, he's now slashing .375/.423/.609 with 11 extra-base hits through 71 plate appearances.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Yepez stays hot, Jacob Young delivers late to lift Nats over Cards The Nationals end a three-game skid by rallying from three runs down to beat the Cardinals, fueled in large part by the sizzling Yepez.

JULY 27, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Homers in blowout loss Yepez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 12-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact Yepez helped the Nationals to a hot start with his first-inning blast, but it was all Padres after that. The 26-year-old is still yet to be held hitless in his Washington career, and his power has come around with two homers and two doubles over five games since the All-Star break. He's batting .368 with two homers, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, one stolen base and eight doubles over 15 contests in the majors this year.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two more hits, first homer Yepez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a second run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Yepez took Frankie Montas deep in the third inning, driving a two-strike pitch over the left-field fence to extend Washington's lead to 7-1. It's the first homer of the year for Yepez, though he's swung the bat well since he was called up on July 5 -- the outfielder has at least one hit in all 11 games he's appeared in. Overall, Yepez is slashing an eye-popping .390/.468/.610 with six RBI and eight runs scored across 47 plate appearances as he continues to make a case for an everyday role.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Yepez, Nationals aim to continue 'fun' times vs. Reds The Washington Nationals are expected to be sellers when the trade deadline arrives at the end of the month.But while the club continues its...

JULY 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Juan Yepez, Keibert Ruiz homer as Nationals dump Reds Juan Yepez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer to help the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 win in the opener of their three-game set against...

JULY 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Patrick Corbin works 6 sharp innings, Juan Yepez hits 3-run homer as Nationals beat Reds 8-5

Patrick Corbin pitched six sharp innings on his 35th birthday, Juan Yepez hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals began the second half of the season by beating the Cinc...

JULY 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays warm Sunday Yepez went 2-for-3 with a walk, one stolen base, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Yepez has hit safely in all 10 of his major-league games this season, and this was his third straight multi-hit effort. He's also shown modest power with six doubles, though he's yet to hit a home run. The 26-year-old has added three RBI and six runs scored over 43 plate appearances, and his steal Sunday was the first of his major-league career. Until Joey Gallo (hamstring returns) Yepez is likely to maintain a firm grip on a starting job at first base.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hit streak at seven games Yepez went 1-for-2 with two walks and a double in Thursday's loss to the Mets.

Impact Since taking over the starting job at first base for the Nationals, Yepez has hit safely in seven straight games, batting .308 (8-for-26) with four doubles, two RBI and 4:5 BB:K. Joey Gallo (hamstring) likely won't be ready to come off the IL immediately after the All-Star break, but if Yepez keeps producing, he may not give the job back whenever the veteran slugger does get activated -- Gallo's .606 OPS through 165 plate appearances this season is a career low.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Patrick Corbin works 6 sharp innings, Juan Yepez hits 3-run homer as Nationals beat Reds 8-5