VICTOR ROBLES NEWS

Back in lineup Robles (back) will return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, leading off and playing center field.

Impact Robles left Friday's game against the Astros with back tightness, but the issue didn't seem to be particularly serious. He'll wind up missing just a single day, which should have no meaningful impact on his readiness for the upcoming season.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Feels fine Saturday Robles (back) feels fine Saturday after exiting Friday's spring game against the Astros, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Robles was removed from Friday's Grapefruit League matchup due to back tightness, but the issue appears to be minor. Manager Dave Martinez said that Robles was already scheduled to get a day off Saturday, but he'll take some swings in the cage and could return to the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Mets.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back tightness Robles exited Friday's spring game against Houston due to back tightness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Robles was removed from Friday's game in the fifth inning after fielding a single but was able to walk off the field under his own power. Manager Dave Martinez didn't sound too concerned about the injury but said that Robles will be re-evaluated Saturday to determine the extent of the injury.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm

Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day

MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with trainer Robles left Friday's spring game against the Astros in the bottom of the fifth inning with an apparent injury, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Robles appeared to be running awkwardly while fielding a single in the fifth inning Friday, and he was immediately removed from the game. He didn't appear to be limping while heading to the dugout, but he had his hand on his lower back for a little while. The nature and severity of his injury aren't yet known.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Audition in leadoff spot continues Robles has hit leadoff in every game he's played this spring, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old has earned a prolonged audition in a prime lineup spot by slashing .280/.379/.560 through 25 at-bats in Grapefruit League play with a 4:8 BB:K. Nats manager Dave Martinez is trying to find a way to move Trea Turner down into a spot where he can become more of a run producer, and Robles' speed could play well atop the order if he can get on base often enough to use it. The center fielder is coming off a dreadful 2020 season, but he attributes the collapse at the plate to buking up too much last offseason in an effort to add more power to his profile; consequently, Robles has slimmed back down and focused more on making contact heading into 2021.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this year

MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers

New York Yankees star DJ LeMahieu launched a three-run homer in an exhibition game Saturday, and that was all for Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Robles' work paying off at leadoff WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Nationals moved Victor Robles to the top of the batting order during Spring Training to add energy to the lineu...

MARCH 10, 2021 • MLB.COM

Back in action Thursday Robles (elbow) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Robles was removed from Wednesday's game against the Marlins after being struck in the elbow by a pitch, but his early exit appears to have been precautionary. Per Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post, manager Dave Martinez said Robles' forearm guard protected him from any injury, so the 23-year-old looks like he'll be fine moving forward.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Wednesday's game Robles exited Wednesday's spring game against the Marlins after he was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Robles took a pitch off his elbow guard during his third plate appearance Wednesday, and he was removed from the game after a conversation with trainers. While the 23-year-old may have been scheduled to leave the game anyway after playing five innings, his status is worth monitoring in the coming days.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals say lefty Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez says left-hander Jon Lester will have surgery to have his thyroid gland removed

MARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With weight loss and wider stance, Robles eyes leadoff role If Victor Robles can improve, he could find himself atop the batting order — the place both he and the Nationals hope he can stick.

MARCH 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Slimmed down in offseason Robles has taken off some of the weight he'd added prior to the 2020 season, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The center fielder added about 15 pounds of muscle to his frame ahead of last season in an effort to add more power to his offensive profile, but the result was a loss of agility and speed instead. Robles has also tweaked his swing to create a shorter path to the baseball as he looks to improve on 2020's .220/.293/.315 slash line and career-high 28.0 percent strikeout rate. If the 23-year-old can at least return to his 2019 level of production, he could prove to be something of a bargain at the draft table.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Robles, Scherzer, bullpen Any time a player is a Gold Glove Award finalist, a dip in their production the following season is noticeable. Last year, the defensive-sav...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Could lead off vs. lefties Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Sunday that Robles could be a candidate to serve as the team's leadoff hitter versus left-handed pitching this season, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSp...

Impact The skipper acknowledged that he's looking into ways to move Trea Turner from the top of the lineup to the No. 2 or 3 spot in the order to maximize his run-producing opportunities, so having Robles man the leadoff spot versus southpaws would be a way to accomplish that on at least a part-time basis. While Robles has yet to master same-handed pitching, he's been excellent against lefties for his career, slashing .273/.365/.411 over 242 plate appearances. The 23-year-old would also be able to give Washington an element of speed atop the lineup, making Robles the most logical candidate on the roster to lead off against lefties if Martinez follows through with his goal of using Turner and Juan Soto in the Nos. 2 and 3 spots.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis | Signing Kyle Schwarber puts a spotlight on Victor Robles’s defense Victor Robles took a step back last season, his third full one in the major leagues. The Nationals now need him to rebound in a few areas.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Robles sprains ankle in Dominican winter ball Nationals center fielder Victor Robles sustained a sprained right ankle while playing for Águilas Cibaeñas in the Dominican Republic. He has...

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • MLB.COM

Robles sprains ankle in Dominican winter ball Nationals center fielder Victor Robles sustained a sprained right ankle while playing for Águilas Cibaeñas in the Dominican Republic. He has...

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • MLB.COM

A bulked-up Victor Robles had a down year. He’ll look to fine-tune his game in winter ball. Robles, 23, is a big key for the Nationals moving forward. They need him to figure it out.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nationals' Soto youngest ever to win NL batting crown

Juan Soto became the National League’s youngest batting champion, Trea Turner hit a grand slam and drove in seven runs, and the Washington Nationals closed out the season with a 15...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting nightcap Robles is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Robles went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts during Game 1 and will take a seat for the nightcap. Michael Taylor will start in center field for the Nationals in Game 2.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday Robles isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Robles sat out Tuesday's nightcap, and he'll play a bench role once again Wednesday. Michael Taylor will take his place in center field.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for nightcap Robles will not start the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact Robles started the first game in center field, going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. Michael Taylor takes over for him in the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki, Nats bounce back, bop Marlins 15-0 to split twinbill

Kurt Suzuki homered and doubled to bounce back from a game-ending strikeout in the opener, and the Washington Nationals routed the playoff-contending Miami Marlins 15-0 to split a...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS