MAY 12 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
VICTOR ROBLES #10 - CENTER FIELDER - SEATTLE MARINERS
4 HR •
28 RBI •
.307 AVG
4 HR
28 RBI
.307 AVG
Ceddanne Rafaela gets 2-run double after Victor Robles' blunder as Red Sox beat Nats, 3-2 Ceddanne Rafaela had a two-run double after Washington’s center fielder Victor Robles dropped a routine fly for an error during Boston’s thr...
Ceddanne Rafaela gets 2-run double after Victor Robles' blunder as Red Sox beat Nats, 3-2
Ceddanne Rafaela had a two-run double after Washington’s center fielder Victor Robles dropped a routine fly for an error during Boston’s three-run second inning, and the Red Sox he...MAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patrick Corbin gets 1st win of season, Nationals beat Red Sox 5-1
Patrick Corbin allowed one run in five innings for his first victory of the season, Trey Lipscomb had a two-run single and the Washington Nationals beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on F...MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed to injured list Robles (hamstring) will be placed on the injured list prior to Thursday's game against the Pirates, Grant Paulsen of MLB Network Radio reports.
Impact Robles tweaked his left hamstring during Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh. While the results of his MRI are not yet in, it would appear the injury is serious enough to sideline the outfielder for at least the next week and a half. Jacob Young will replace Robles on the Nationals' roster.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Sunday Robles (hamstring) is starting in center field and batting leadoff in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.
Impact The 26-year-old made an early exit for Saturday's contest due to a hamstring issue, but his presence in the lineup a day later indicates it wasn't a serious concern. Robles is expected to open the season as Washington's primary center fielder but may need a strong start to retain the starting job.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Robles to get $2.65 million salary from Nats and Rainey to earn $1.5 million
Outfielder Victor Robles will get $2.65 million under his one-year contract with the Washington Nationals and right-handed reliever Tanner Rainey will earn $1.5 millionNOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Staying in Washington Robles agreed to a one-year contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The Nationals declined a $3.3 million club option to keep Robles for 2024, but the two sides negotiated a smaller contract to keep him on the active roster. Given Washington's lack of quality internal options, Robles may play a decent amount early on in his age-26/27 season despite being worth 0.6 fWAR in 275 games over the past three seasons. Robles should hit at the bottom of the order when he plays. He has stolen at least eight bases in each of the last three campaigns and stole eight in 36 games last year while battling back spasms.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Might not return this year Manager Dave Martinez said Friday that it is "going to be hard" for Robles (back) to return this season, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Robles has been on the injured list since late June due to a lingering back injury and is rapidly running out of time. The 26-year-old outfielder also battled back issues in the first half of the 2023 campaign and has appeared in only 36 total major-league games this season for the Nationals.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to 60-day IL Robles (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Robles will now be ineligible to return until August 20 after originally being placed on the 10-day IL on June 21 with back spasms. The transaction opened a spot for Andres Machado on the 40-man roster and Machado had his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reports improvement Robles (back) was spotted in the Nationals clubhouse Monday and said he feels "much better," Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Robles still hadn't resumed baseball activities at last check, but he appears to have made some progress. The center fielder has barely played since early May, having made two trips to the injured list with nagging back issues. Washington hasn't provided an updated timeline for his return.
JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No baseball activities yet Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Friday that Robles (back) has yet to be cleared for baseball activities, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Robles was placed on the injured list June 21 with spasms in his lumbar spine and is still limited to strengthening work more than a week later. He seems doubtful to return before the All-Star break at this point. Derek Hill continues to get most of the starts in center field for Washington.
JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals put OF Victor Robles (back) on IL The Washington Nationals placed center fielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list with back spasms on Wednesday, a day after his spat...
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nationals place Victor Robles on IL, a day after his tiff with a teammate in the dugout
The Washington Nationals have placed center fielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list with back spasms for the second time this seasonJUNE 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to IL with back spasms The Nationals placed Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with spasms in his lumbar spine, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact Robles was sidelined for approximately five weeks due to a back issue before he returned from the IL last Friday, but he lasted just five games before succumbing to a setback at some point during Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Cardinals. Given the recurring nature of the injury, the Nationals could look to take a cautious approach with Robles and keep him on the shelf beyond the minimum 10 days. The Nationals called up Derek Hill from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday in a corresponding move, and he and Stone Garrett could both benefit from a playing-time standpoint while Washington looks to fill Robles' spot in the outfield.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gore and Robles exchange words following a misplay in the Cardinals' 9-3 win over the Nationals
Washington Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore was not happy with teammate Victor Robles’ effort on a single to center field by Cardinals left fielder Jordan Walker in second inning o...JUNE 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Victor Robles injects excitement, but Nationals stumble against Marlins A sloppy defensive play in the eighth inning puts the Nats at a deficit in their first game back home.
JUNE 17, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Returns from IL The Nationals reinstated Robles (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Impact Back spasms forced Robles onto the injured list May 8, and he is now ready to return to the Nationals' lineup after a four-game rehab assignment. Robles went 4-for-11 with two homers, five RBI and five runs scored during his assignment and figures to slide right back into his role as the Nats' everyday center fielder. Alex Call was optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.
JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for rehab assignment Robles (back) is set to begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Rochester, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Zuckerman writes that Robles "could spend up to a week" on the farm getting back into baseball shape. He's been out for a full month because of a lingering back injury. Alex Call continues to serve as the Nationals' primary center fielder in his absence.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Runs bases Wednesday Robles (back) ran the bases at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Robles seemed to come out of it with no issues and he continues to ramp up baseball activities. He could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, with an official decision expected soon.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing rehab assignment Robles (back) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Robles resumed baseball activities last week and should soon be able to return to live competition at one of the Nationals' minor-league affiliates if he's able to avoid further setbacks. He's been on the shelf since May 8 because of a lingering back injury.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taking batting practice Robles (back) is set to take batting practice Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Impact The hope is that Robles will be able to incorporate running and agility drills into his rehab work sometime around the middle of next week. He's been on the shelf since May 8 due to a lingering back injury. There remains no timetable for his return to the Nationals' active roster, but the 26-year-old outfielder is at least now showing signs of progress.
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No improvement yet with back Robles has shown no improvement yet in his recovery from a back injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact It's a concerning update (or non-update) given that Robles has been on the injured list for more than two weeks with what was originally labeled as back spasms. He might require some sort of imaging scans to get to the root of the issue. Alex Call continues to draw everyday starts in center field for the Nationals.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Officially lands on IL Robles was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Nationals on Monday with back spasms.
Impact Robles suffered the injury on a slide during Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. It is not clear at this point how much time he might miss, but he'll be eligible to return May 17. While Robles is sidelined, Alex Call will be the Nationals' center fielder and Stone Garrett could pick up more playing time in right field.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely heading to IL Robles (back) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Robles is out of the lineup Sunday after he sustained the back injury during Saturday's contest, and it appears he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. Jake Alu is traveling to join the team for Monday's series opener in San Francisco.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
