AUGUST 4, 2021•MLB.COM
Adams set to make first start with NationalsWASHINGTON -- Manager Dave Martinez threw his newest catcher into the big leagues headfirst on Tuesday evening. Riley Adams had just arrived...
Brad Miller - Returns to bench roleMiller is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactBefore heading to the bench for Tuesday's 5-4 win, Miller had started four consecutive games and went 2-for-17 over that span. He's expected to fill a regular bench role for the Phillies now that Rhys Hoskins has seemingly moved past a groin injury.
AUGUST 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Travis Jankowski - Filling everyday role since returnJankowski will start in center field and lead off Wednesday against the Nationals.
ImpactJankowski will pick up his fourth start in his five games since returning from a week-long stint on the COVID-19 injured list. He'll likely hold down a near-everyday role in the Philadelphia outfield until Andrew McCutchen (knee) is ready to return from the IL. The 30-year-old's high-contact approach and good speed could make him a useful two-category contributor (batting average and stolen bases) while he's seeing steady playing time.
AUGUST 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Adríán Sanchez - Moves back to benchSanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
ImpactSanchez went 4-for-15 at the dish while starting in each of the Nationals' last four games, but he'll most likely fill a utility role moving forward with Alcides Escobar (wrist) drawing back into the lineup. While the 34-year-old Escobar isn't a long-term piece for the rebuilding Nationals, he's earned an everyday role for the time being thanks to the serviceable .271/.340/.375 slash line he's provided since joining the big club in early July.
AUGUST 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
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Tres Barrera - Takes seat WednesdayBarrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
ImpactAfter working behind the plate in both of the Nationals' last two games, Barrera will give way to Riley Adams, who was one of two catcher prospects Washington acquired prior to last week's trade deadline. Expect manager Dave Martinez to distribute the starts between Barrera and Adams relatively equitably, unless one of the two performs dramatically better than the other.
AUGUST 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Alcides Escobar - Back in action WednesdayEscobar (wrist) will start at shortstop and bat second Wednesday against the Phillies.
ImpactEscobar checks back into the lineup after an inflamed right wrist kept him on the bench for the previous four games. With the Nationals dealing away Trea Turner ahead of last week's trade deadline, Escobar and Luis Garcia both appear to have clear paths to everyday roles in the middle infield.
AUGUST 4, 2021•ROTOWIRE
