Soto top known quantity as last-place Nats begin 'reboot'
These are now Juan Soto’s Washington NationalsOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VICTOR ROBLES #10 - CENTER FIELDER - SEATTLE MARINERS
4 HR •
28 RBI •
.307 AVG
4 HR
28 RBI
.307 AVG
Analysis ' The Nats sent Victor Robles to Rochester to relax and rediscover his swing. Seems to be working. While Lane Thomas shines with the Nationals, Victor Robles has found his footing in the minors.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Notes: Lots ahead for Robles; Rogers' status ATLANTA -- Nationals manager Dave Martinez has a reminder when it comes to Victor Robles. It’s something that might be easy to forget, given...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
With a demotion, the Nationals aren't giving up on Victor Robles. They're buying him time "I really think his future still here is bright," Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. "We want him back here."
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Surging Phillies win 5th in a row, rally past Nationals 12-6
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead single against his former team as part of a six-run sixth inning, Rafael Marchán, Andrew McCutchen and Brad Miller hit two-run homers, and the Philadelp...SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to Triple-A Robles was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact For all his athleticism and prospect pedigree, Robles simply hasn't hit the ball well enough to be a big-league regular. His 68 wRC+ this season (the product of a .203/.310/.295 slash line) isn't meaningfully better than his 65 mark from last year. He'd already been losing at-bats to Lane Thomas in center and will now head to the minors in search of regular playing time. Robles has made far too much weak contact in the air this season, a recipe which doesn't usually lead to success. Among hitters with at least 350 plate appearances, his 19.9 degree average launch angle ties Nolan Arenado for ninth-highest, but his 84.1 mph average exit velocity is the third-lowest. Unless he suddenly adds a ton of strength, he'll need to re-work his swing to hit more line drives.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Robles will sit again Monday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Robles sits for the third straight game and the seventh time in the Nationals' last nine contests. Some of his absences over that stretch were due to an illness, but he also simply hasn't been a starting-caliber player for multiple years now, as his .606 OPS this season is a near match for his .608 mark from last season. Lane Thomas remains the starter in center field in his absence.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Sunday Robles is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Robles has a .589 OPS in August and finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive contest. Lane Thomas, who is slashing .364/.462/.545 in 11 games since being acquired by the Nationals, will receive another start in center field and should continue to see regular at-bats given his performance, to the detriment of Robles and potentially Yadiel Hernandez in left field.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Saturday Robles isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Robles was back in the lineup during each of the last two games, and he went 1-for-8 with a run and three strikeouts. Lane Thomas will take his place in center field and lead off.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Espino's arm, bat lead Nationals over skidding Mets 2-1
Paolo Espino struck out a career-high seven while also singling and scoring a run for the first time in the majors, leading the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 win over the free-fall...AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Robles (illness) is starting Thursday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Robles was excluded from the lineup in each of the last four games as he dealt with an illness, but he'll play center field and lead off during Thursday's series finale in Miami. Across his last five appearances, the 24-year-old has gone 4-for-18 with a double, three runs and two RBI.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Robles (illness) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact The 24-year-old will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game due to an illness, but he appeared off the bench Tuesday and drew a walk in his lone plate appearance. Lane Thomas will start in center field and lead off, but Robles may be available in a depth capacity once again.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barrera's three hits help Nationals extend Marlins' skid
Tres Barrera homered and the Washington Nationals beat the reeling Miami Marlins 5-1AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still sidelined Robles (illness) remains on the bench Tuesday against the Marlins.
Impact Robles missed two games on the weekend due to illness and remains out following Monday's off day, presumably due to the same illness. Lane Thomas remains the starter in center field in his absence.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with illness Robles is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers due to an illness, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Manager Dave Martinez said Robles' condition is not COVID-related. Robles should be considered day-to-day until further updates are provided by the Nationals. Lane Thomas is playing center field and batting leadoff Saturday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Saturday Robles is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Brewers, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Despite going 0-for-4 on Friday, Robles is hitting a respectable .283 with five doubles and five RBI in his last 11 games. Lane Thomas is playing center field and batting leadoff Saturday.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Swanson homers for third straight game, Braves edge Nats 6-5
Dansby Swanson homered for the third straight game and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 to sweep the seriesAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves hit 4 solo HRs, beat Nats early Saturday morning
Austin Riley homered in the seventh inning of a weather-delayed game, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 to move into a first-place tie in the NL East with Ph...AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Nats-Mets game suspended in 2nd inning, to resume Wednesday
The series opener between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was suspended in the top of the second inning because of rainAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Albies, Duvall power Braves to 5-4 win over Nationals
Ozzie Albies and Adam Duvall each hit a two-run homer off Patrick Corbin, Max Fried pitched six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of lineup Saturday Robles isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Robles drew starts in each of the last three games, but he'll get a day off after he went 0-for-9 with three strikeouts in his last two appearances. Andrew Stevenson will take over in center field and lead off.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pops second homer Robles went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Phillies.
Impact He led off the bottom of the first inning with just his second homer of the year. Robles only has three hits in his last eight games, so while Wednesday's performance was encouraging, the 24-year-old will continue to lose playing time to Andrew Stevenson until he shows more consistency at the plate. On the season, Robles is slashing a miserable .200/.323/.296.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies extend winning streak to 4 with 9-5 win over Nats
The Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to four games with a 9-5 win over the Washington NationalsAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Tuesday Robles is not starting Tuesday against the Phillies.
Impact Robles will retreat to the bench after going just 1-for-10 while starting the previous three games. Andrew Stevenson will leadoff and play center field Tuesday.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
