Soto takes over NL batting lead, Nationals beat Marlins 7-5
Juan Soto took over the NL batting lead, getting three hits and three RBIs to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 7-5SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TANNER RAINEY #21 - PITCHER - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
0-0 W-L •
1.49 WHIP •
4.76 ERA
0-0 W-L
1.49 WHIP
4.76 ERA
Reliever roundup: Tanner Rainey auditions in Washington, all hands on deck in Boston, Tampa Bay and more Greg Jewett offers 11th-hour updates and strategy for those managers chasing saves in an effort to win a fantasy baseball league title.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Soto's 454-foot homer helps Nationals beat Rockies 3-0
Juan Soto homered to back Paolo Espino and the Washington Nationals beat Colorado 3-0 to end the Rockies' rare five-game road winning streakSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out side in return Rainey, who was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, tossed a perfect inning in relief Sunday in the Nationals' 3-0 win over the Rockies. He struck out the side in the 13...
Impact Rainey was credited with his ninth hold of the season after blanking the Rockies in the sixth inning during his first outing with Washington since Aug. 12. The right-hander was a key part of the bridge to the ninth inning for the Nationals in 2020, but he's largely struggled on the rare occasions he's been healthy enough to pitch in 2021. Even after his strong showing Sunday, Rainey owns a 7.33 ERA across 27 innings on the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies easily handle Nationals to keep rolling on road trip
Kyle Freeland struck out seven over six innings, Trevor Story hit a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 6-0SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Rainey (side) returned to the mound for Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, walking one batter in a scoreless inning, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Rainey hadn't pitched because of side pain since being demoted to Rochester in mid-August. While he's now returned to game action, he's likely a ways away from being considered for a big-league roster spot. The right-hander was sent down to work on his command after posting a 7.62 ERA and 31:21 K:BB across 26 major-league innings.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nats stop Mets' 6-game win streak, end own skid with split
Lane Thomas and Alcides Escobar homered as the Washington Nationals ended a seven-game skid, beating the Mets 4-3 night to split a doubleheader and stop New York’s six-game winning...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains shut down Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Rainey (side) has yet to resume baseball activities at Triple-A Rochester, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact After being optioned to Rochester on Aug. 12 to work on his mechanics due to his poor results in the big leagues, Rainey didn't appear in any games for the affiliate before being shut down last week with left side soreness. Martinez is optimistic that Rainey will move past the injury and pitch again in 2021, but since the right-hander will need some time to ramp up once he's cleared to resume activities, he may be multiple weeks away from game action.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bell's three-run homer lifts Nats to sweep of Blue Jays
Josh Bell hit a three-run homer off former teammate Brad Hand, and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shut down at Triple-A Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Rainey was shut down at Triple-A Rochester a few days ago after experiencing pain in his side, Maria Torres of The Athletic repo...
Impact Fortunately for Rainey, an MRI on his side returned negative, so the Nationals won't shutter him for the season and are hopeful he'll recover from the injury after resting for a few days. The 28-year-old has endured a brutal 2021 campaign from both a health and performance standpoint; he's missed time due to collarbone, tibia and side injuries and COVID-19 protocols, and he submitted a 7.62 ERA and 1.81 WHIP over 32 relief appearances with Washington before being optioned to Triple-A last week.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to minors Rainey was returned to Triple-A Rochester following Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Rainey served as the 27th man Wednesday, and he remained in the big-league bullpen for Thursday's twin bill. The right-hander allowed two runs on three hits and no walks in a relief inning during Game 2 on Thursday, and he'll head back to the minors following his lackluster outing.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alonso hits game-ending HR, Mets sweep Nats in doubleheader
Pete Alonso hit a game-ending homer with one out in the seventh inning and the New York Mets quickly bounced back from blowing the lead, beating the Washington Nationals 5-4 for a...AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Called up as 27th man Rainey was recalled by the Nationals to serve as the 27th man for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rainey will provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen in Wednesday's nightcap after the Nationals and Mets concluded a suspended game in the afternoon. The right-hander has been in the minors since the beginning of August, but he's posted a 7.20 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in 25 innings across 31 relief appearances in the big leagues this year.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernandez's HR in 9th gives Nats 6-5 win over Cubs
Yadiel Hernandez’s solo shot in the ninth inning — his second homer of the day — gave the Washington Nationals a 6-5 victory over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to Triple-A Rainey was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Rainey was activated off the 10-day injured list Thursday after recovering from stress reaction in his lower leg, and he'll head to the minors after giving up a run on two hits and a walk while recording only one out Thursday against the Phillies. The right-hander has a 7.20 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 31:21 K:BB across 25 innings for the season. According to Zuckerman, Rainey is expected to pitch on a strict every-other-day schedule at Triple-A in an attempt to get him back on track.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from injury Rainey (lower leg) was activated off the 10-day injured list Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Rainey wound up missing a month with a stress reaction in his right tibia. He could be in the mix for saves down the stretch, as the Nationals dealt Brad Hand to the Blue Jays on Thursday. His 42.7 percent strikeout rate and 2.66 ERA last year would make him seem like a strong candidate, though his strikeout rate has fallen to 26.5 percent this season while his ERA has ballooned to 6.93.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington Nationals to visit the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Thursday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will get the startJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wheeler expected to start for Philadelphia against Washington
The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zack WheelerJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moore expected to start for the Phillies against the Nationals
The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Tuesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Matt MooreJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Howard expected to start for the Phillies against the Nationals
The Nationals will start Joe Ross on Monday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Spencer HowardJULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starts up rehab assignment Rainey (lower leg) retired two of the five batters he faced in his first rehab outing with Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. He was charged with an earned run on one hit and two walks...
Impact Pitching in a game for the first time since June 27, Rainey struggled to find the zone, as he pumped in only 11 pitches for strikes. The outing wasn't all bad for Rainey, who recorded both of his outs via strikeout. if Rainey shows improved control in his next outing with Rochester, it could be enough for the Nationals to activate him from the 10-day injured list.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Espino scheduled to start for Nationals at Orioles
The Orioles will roll out John Means to the mound Sunday and the Nationals will give Paolo Espino the startJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harvey expected to start for Baltimore against Washington
The Orioles are expected to send Matt Harvey to the mound Saturday and the Nationals plan to give Max Scherzer the startJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lopez expected to start as Baltimore hosts Washington
The Orioles will roll out Jorge Lopez to the mound Friday and the Nationals will give Patrick Corbin the startJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alcantara scheduled to start for Miami against Washington
The Nationals are expected to send Erick Fedde to the mound Wednesday and the Marlins will give Sandy Alcantara the startJULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
