VICTOR ROBLES NEWS

Nursing back issue Robles is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Arizona due to a back injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Robles suffered the injury during Saturday's contest when he was thrown out attempting to steal second base after he walked in the third inning. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and the 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day as he's evaluated. Alex Call will shift to center field Sunday while Stone Garrett starts in left.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two Sunday Robles went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-2 victory over the Pirates.

Impact Robles broke the game open in the third inning, driving in Dominic Smith and CJ Abrams with a one-out double. The 25-year-old Robles has gotten off to a nice start this season, slashing .278/.374/.354 with 8 RBI, 12 runs scored and six stolen bases. Now in his fifth full season, Robles has yet to provide consistent offensive production in the MLB. However, his stolen base upside does offer a path toward fantasy relevance.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks twice, steals two bases Robles went 0-for-2 with one run scored and two steals in Wednesday's win over the Mets.

Impact Robles picked up his fifth and sixth steals of the season Wednesday, the 12th-highest total in the league despite only having 68 at-bats on the year. Though Robles was a menace on the basepaths, he struggled to put the ball in play, walking twice and striking out in his other two plate appearances. Considering the 25-year-old has been a mainstay in the nine-hole in one of MLB's worst offenses, Robles will remain tough to trust from a fantasy perspective.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles and triples in win Robles went 2-for-4 with a double, triple, RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's win over the Twins.

Impact Robles continues an impressive three-week run with a pair of extra-base hits in the victory for the Nationals. His .305 average over 19 games is even more impressive when you consider he went 2-for-20 in his previous seven contests. Robles has been a major fantasy disappointment after entering the majors as one of the top prospects in baseball, but he certainly wouldn't be the first hitter to have a breakout season at the age of 25.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes a seat Robles is not in the Nationals' lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact It's a regular day off for Robles. Alex Call will shift over to center field and Stone Garrett will play left.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals third bag Robles went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Sunday's victory over the Guardians.

Impact Robles reached base twice in the win, logging a walk and a bunt single while stealing his third base of the season. While the 25-year-old outfielder figures to be a decent source of stolen bases, he's gotten off to a respectable start with the bat as well, slashing .306/.393/.347 with two doubles, four RBI and five runs scored.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Robles is off to a hot start. Can he keep it up? "I’ve been more patient and wait for my pitch and just make sure I don’t miss it,” Robles said.

APRIL 13, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Hot start continues Robles went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.

Impact The 25-year-old center fielder has shown vastly improved plate discipline with a 5:3 BB:K through 10 games, and that's translated into better production overall. Robles has multiple hits in four of the last six contests and is batting .387 (12-for-31) with three RBI, five runs and a steal, and while Nationals manager Dave Martinez has left him at the bottom of the order so far, it might not be long before he gets a look in a more fantasy-friendly role.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, stolen base in win Robles went 3-for-4 with a steal and a walk in Friday's victory over Colorado.

Impact Robles singled three timed in the contest and picked up his first stolen base of the campaign. The former top prospect has struggled mightily with the bat in his six-plus seasons with the Nationals, but he's off to a nice start with a .375/.483/.417 slash over the first eight games.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco and Ramirez homer in Rays 7-2 win over Nationals

Wander Franco and Harold Ramirez each had home runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Washington Nationals 7-2

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shows patience to begin season Robles went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in an Opening Day loss to Atlanta.

Impact The center fielder drew only 17 walks in 132 games last season and carries a career .307 OBP, so Robles' sudden display of patience to begin the 2023 campaign is encouraging. His offensive production has cratered the last three years, but he's still only 25 years old, and his athletic ability has never been in question. An improved approach at the plate could allow Robles to regain at least some of the form that saw him slug 17 homers and steal 28 bases back in 2019, but he'll need more than one good game to get back on the fantasy radar in most formats.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Robles (knee) is starting in center field and batting seventh in Tuesday's spring game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Robles was diagnosed with a bruised knee after being carted off the field due to a collision with the outfield wall last week, but he's avoided any serious injuries and is back in action Tuesday. The 25-year-old has a .597 OPS across the past three seasons but has enjoyed a strong spring at the plate by going 6-for-17 with three doubles, a triple, three RBI and one run.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could rejoin lineup Tuesday Manager Dave Martinez said Robles (knee) could return to the Nationals' Grapefruit League lineup as soon as Tuesday versus the Mets, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact According to Martinez, Robles is scheduled to go through all baseball activities Monday, an indication that the bruised left knee he sustained last Wednesday isn't a major concern. The Nationals will likely wait and see how Robles feels when he reports to camp Tuesday before deciding whether he's fit to play later that day.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knee feeling better Robles' left knee is feeling better, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Robles was seen "bouncing around the clubhouse" by Zuckerman, which is obviously a positive sign. The speedy outfielder was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee Wednesday, and tests confirmed there was no structural damage after he had to be carted off the field due to a collision with the outfield wall. Robles is listed as day-to-day and has a good chance to return to the Washington lineup well before the start of the regular season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ultrasound shows bruise Robles' left knee ultrasound has shown only a bruise, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The Nationals never seemed too worried about the knee injury Robles suffered Wednesday and now tests have confirmed it's minor. He's considered day-to-day.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent for ultrasound on knee Robles was sent Thursday for an ultrasound on his left knee, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Robles had to be carted off the field after banging his knee on a hard part of the outfield wall during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. The initial diagnosis was a knee contusion, and manager Dave Martinez called him day-to-day, but the Nationals want to be sure there is no structural damage in or around the joint.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robles exits with left knee contusion after colliding with fence LAKELAND, Fla. -- Nationals center fielder Victor Robles left Wednesday’s game against the Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium after he injured...

MARCH 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Day-to-day with knee contusion Robles was diagnosed Wednesday with a left knee contusion and is considered day-to-day, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact This arrives as great news given that Robles had to be carted away from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers after he collided with a pipe behind the outfield wall at Joker Marchant Stadium. Nationals manager Dave Martinez expressed optimism that the 25-year-old could return to exhibition action before the end of the week.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robles exits with right leg injury after colliding with fence LAKELAND, Fla. -- Nationals center fielder Victor Robles left Wednesday’s game against the Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium after he injured...

MARCH 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Leaves game on cart Robles was carted off the field in the bottom of the second inning of Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers after he collided with the outfield wall, Jason Beck of...

Impact The injury occurred when Robles tracked down a drive off the bat of Spencer Torkelson in center field. Robles attempted to walk off the injury, but he was unable to return to the dugout under his own power and was carted off. Expect the Nationals to provide an update on the nature of Robles' injury later Wednesday.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer tests pitch clock limits, gets quick-pitch balk

Max Scherzer has theorized that baseball’s new pitch clock will allow pitchers to dictate the pace of games

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals turn to dodgeball in hopes of fixing Victor Robles Washington turns to an unorthodox device to help its struggling center fielder. Plus a season projection, and updates on pitchers Jake Irvin...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nationals, Victor Robles avoid arbitration, agree on 2023 salary The Nationals and Victor Robles also agreed on a club option for 2024.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nationals avoid arbitration with outfielder Victor Robles

The Washington Nationals have avoided arbitration with outfielder Victor Robles and signed him to a contract worth $2,325,000

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration Robles and the Nationals avoided arbitration Monday by agreeing to a one-year deal that includes a club option for 2024, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Robles was entering his second year of arbitration eligibility, coming off a season in which he once again disappointed at the dish. Over his 407 plate appearances, Robles posted a .584 OPS and struck out at a 25.6 percent clip, though he stole 15 bases in 19 attempts. The former top prospect is still a major asset with the glove and on the bases, and he should be the frontrunner for the everyday center field job in Washington despite losing out on playing time after the All-Star break last season. Set to turn 26 years old in May, Robles may still have a breakout season in front of him, but nothing that he's shown in his time with the Nationals suggests that a major step forward is imminent.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE