Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals - News - August 05, 2021

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Austin Voth - Nearing returnVoth (undisclosed) is nearing his return from the COVID-19 injured list, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

ImpactVoth landed on the COVID-19 IL on July 29, but the Nationals are optimistic that he's close to clearing the league's health and safety protocols. The right-hander will likely head to the Nationals' spring training facility in West Palm Beach prior to rejoining the major-league club to give him time to build back up in a controlled environment.

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Juan Soto - Not starting FridaySoto (knee) isn't in the lineup Friday against the Nationals.

ImpactSoto tweaked his right knee in the ninth inning Thursday, and manager Dave Martinez said that the outfielder was "50-50" ahead of Friday's contest. The 22-year-old took batting practice and tested his knee ahead of the game, but Gerardo Parra will ultimately start in right field and bat eighth. Per Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post, Soto is available to pinch hit Friday and is considered day-to-day.

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Rhys Hoskins - Still managing groin issueManager Joe Girardi said that Hoskins is out of the starting lineup Friday against the Mets because he is once again dealing with groin soreness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Ar...

ImpactHoskins missed four games with the groin issue before returning to the lineup Tuesday, and he didn't appear to be hampered by injury, going 5-for-13 with a homer and five RBI across the last three games. Girardi said the club is trying to have him available to pinch hit Friday, but it is yet to be seen if that will be the case. The first baseman can be considered day-to-day until further update is provided.

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Rhys Hoskins - Sitting FridayHoskins is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Mets.

ImpactHoskins missed four consecutive games due to a groin injury before returning to the lineup Tuesday. He'll retreat back to the bench Friday in what appears to be just a normal day off at this point.

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Johan Rojas - Out with undisclosed injuryRojas is on the 60-day injured list at Low-A Clearwater with an undisclosed injury.

ImpactHe hit .240/.299/.385 with six home runs and 13 steals in 65 games prior to landing on the shelf. The 20-year-old outfielder has impressive physical tools, but this was not quite the breakout campaign his dynasty managers were hoping for.

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