Gomes' homer in 8th lifts Nationals over Braves, 5-3
Yan Gomes hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, Jon Lester gave Washington’s thin rotation a boost and the Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals' Strasburg placed on 10-day IL with neck strain
The Washington Nationals have placed right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day injured list with a neck strainJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejoins big-league club McGowin was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact The 29-year-old has remained with the team on the taxi squad since being optioned off the major-league roster last week, and he'll rejoin the active roster Wednesday with Stephen Strasburg (neck) landing on the injured list. McGowin has a 3.09 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 7:6 K:BB over 11.2 innings this season.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds beat Nats 3-0 after Washington wins suspended game 5-3
Sonny Gray pitched six innings of two-hit ball and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Nationals 3-0 in seven innings for a split after Washington won 5-3 in the completion of a suspe...MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned but around for twin bill McGowin was optioned by the Nationals on Thursday but will remain with the team through the end of the day to serve as the 27th man for the doubleheader against the Reds, Jesse Dou...
Impact The Nationals will get an extra man Thursday as they'll be completing a suspended game before moving onto their regularly-scheduled contest. McGowin has bounced on and off the roster throughout the season and will likely continue to do so, as that's often the life for relievers with options.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals send Orioles to 6th straight defeat, 6-5
Kyle Schwarber homered in the first inning and the Washington Nationals immediately erased an early three-run deficit, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 to complete a three-game sw...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in Washington McGowin was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 29-year-old will rejoin the big-league club Sunday with Will Harris (hand) landing on the 10-day injured list. McGowin has allowed four runs on six hits with six walks and five strikeouts over 8.2 innings for the Nationals this season.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals place Robles, Harris on 10-day injured list
The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right ankleMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stephen Strasburg activated from IL by Washington Nationals
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg was activated from the 10-day injured list to start for the Washington Nationals against the Baltimore OriolesMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to Triple-A McGowin was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
Impact McGowin's latest stint with the Nationals lasted just two days. He recorded four outs without allowing a run Thursday against the Cubs but will make way for Stephen Strasburg, who returns from a shoulder injury in a corresponding move.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Soto hits scoreboard, Scherzer wins again, Nats top Cubs 4-3
Juan Soto homered off Wrigley Field’s right-field scoreboard, helping Max Scherzer win his third straight decision in the Washington Nationals’ 4-3 win over the Chicago CubsMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejoins Nationals McGowin was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 29-year-old was actually with the team on the taxi squad and will rejoin the active roster with Tanner Rainey (undisclosed) and Erik Fedde (undisclosed) placed on the COVID-19 injured list. McGowin has given up four runs on five hits with five walks and four strikeouts over 7.1 innings this season.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vaccinated Nats player tests positive for COVID-19,
An unidentified Washington Nationals player who is vaccinated and asymptomatic has tested positive for COVID-19MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals' Juan Soto reinstated from IL but won't start yet
The Washington Nationals have reinstated outfielder Juan Soto from the 10-day injured list, but last year’s NL batting champion will be limited to pinch-hitting duty for nowMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to minors McGowin was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact McGowin will be the reliever who makes way for Will Harris (hand), who returns from the injured list in a corresponding move. McGowin has spent most of the year on the big-league roster, allowing four earned runs in 7.1 innings while striking out four and walking five.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Kyle Schwarber homer lifts Nationals over Diamondbacks 1-0
Kyle Schwarber hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 after Max Scherzer passed Cy Young on baseball’s care...APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled by Nationals McGowin was recalled by the Nationals on Friday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
Impact McGowin has already made a pair of appearances for the Nationals this season, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings. He'll take the bullpen spot that had belonged to Luis Avilan, who landed on the injured list with elbow inflammation in a corresponding move.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor's homer propels Dodgers to 9-5 win over Nationals
Chris Taylor hit a three-run homer and Zach McKinstry made big plays with his bat and arm as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-5APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drops off big-league roster McGowin was optioned to the alternate training site Saturday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
Impact The 29-year-old was recalled ahead of Tuesday's season opener but was demoted Saturday with Patrick Corbin returning from the COVID-19 injured list. McGowin didn't allow a hit and had one strikeout and one walk over 2.1 scoreless frames during his brief time in the majors.
APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Nationals send projected starting 3B Kieboom to minors
Carter Kieboom, the expected starting third baseman for the Washington Nationals, is headed for the minor leaguesMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to Triple-A Rochester McGowin was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact McGowin spent the final month of the 2020 season in the majors but will begin the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Rochester. The right-hander made eight appearances (one start) during spring training and posted a 2.79 ERA and 12:1 K:BB in 9.2 innings.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harper's 2 HRs help Phils top Nats 12-3, eliminate champs
Bryce Harper homered twice against his former team as the designated hitter, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 12-3 to help eliminate the 2019 World Serie...SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson's 3 HRs help Marlins earn split against Nats, 14-3
Brian Anderson tied franchise records with three homers and seven RBIs to help the Miami Marlins earn a doubleheader split by beating the Washington Nationals 14-3SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
