Impact Ruiz fouled a ball off his knee Saturday against the Mets and hasn't appeared in a game since then. Riley Adams will catch Paolo Espino this time around.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
Keibert Ruiz - Sits again Tuesday Ruiz (knee) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Pete Kerzel of MASNSports.com reports.
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Analysis ' Is the Nationals' bullpen overworked or underperforming? It's a combination of both. Washington's relievers have a league-average workload. But the roster is not designed for them to shoulder this much.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Fried expected to start as Braves host the Nationals
The Nationals will start Paolo Espino on Tuesday while the Braves are expected to counter with Max FriedSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jackson Rutledge - Returns from IL Rutledge (finger) made his return from Low-A Fredericksburg's 7-day injured list Aug. 31 and started Thursday for the affiliate, working 1.1 innings while giving up six runs (four...
Impact Rutledge was back in action after a blister on his pitching hand had kept him sidelined since Aug. 10. The 22-year-old has endured a rough season between his stops at three minor-league affiliates, posting a collective 10.08 ERA and 1.96 WHIP across 25 innings.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Fuentes - Works five frames in rehab start Fuentes (shoulder) covered five innings and struck out seven in his first rehab start at Double-A Harrisburg on Friday. He was charged with three earned runs on seven hits in the 7...
Impact Fuentes, who has been on the Nationals' 60-day injured list since July 2 with a right shoulder strain, looks to be nearing the end of his recovery program. His outing with Harrisburg was the fourth of his rehab assignment, and his high pitch count suggests that he could be a depth option in the Washington rotation in September. The Nationals don't currently have a need for another starter, so expect the team to option him to Harrisburg or Triple-A Rochester once his rehab window comes to a close.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Finnegan - Collects fifth win Finnegan (5-6) picked up the win Monday, giving up one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings in a 4-3 victory over the Mets. He struck out two.
Impact With the Nats down 3-2, Finnegan entered in the eighth inning and kept his team in the game until Washington rallied in the ninth off Edwin Diaz. Finnegan worked both ends of Saturday's doubleheader as well and has tossed four innings over the last three days, so look for him to be unavailable Tuesday if the Nats manage to create a save situation.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Corbin - Provides quality start Monday Corbin didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 4-3 win over the Mets, allowing three runs on 11 hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out four.
Impact The lefty threw 114 pitches (73 strikes) in his 10th quality start of the season, but Corbin exited on the hook for his 15th loss until the Nats rallied in the ninth inning. It's only the second time in 10 starts since the All-Star break he's given up fewer than four runs, and Corbin will carry a 6.14 ERA and 118:48 K:BB through 148 innings into his next outing.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kieboom, Nats rally again, score 2 in 9th to edge Mets 4-3
Carter Kieboom and Andrew Stevenson hit RBI singles in the ninth inning off Edwin Díaz and the Washington Nationals rallied once again, edging the New York Mets 4-3 in the finale o...SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Power Rankings: Giants make a statement vs. rival Dodgers
The Giants maintain their grip on No. 1. See where the rest of the field ranks in Ben Verlander's latest power rankings.SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Keibert Ruiz - Battling bone bruise Ruiz will remain on the bench Monday while dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz took a foul ball off his knee Saturday. He missed Sunday's game with what was originally called knee soreness and will remain out with an updated diagnosis Monday. Alex Avila will catch Patrick Corbin.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Corbin expected to start as Nationals host the Mets
The Nationals will roll out Patrick Corbin to the mound Monday and the Mets will give Trevor Williams the startSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lane Thomas - Clubs third homer Thomas went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.
Impact The 26-year-old has come alive at the plate in September, going 8-for-21 (.381) with three homers, four RBI and five runs scored in his last five games. Thomas has a seven-game hitting streak dating back to Aug. 30. Despite the recent surge, the outfielder owns a .235/.341/.383 slash line with 11 RBI, 14 runs scored and three stolen bases through 135 plate appearances between Washington and St. Louis this year. He should see regular playing time in center field while he's wielding a hot bat.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Bell - Crushes 24th homer Bell went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a pair of walks in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.
Impact The first baseman went yard in the first inning to pull Washington within a run. Bell is up to 24 homers, and he's gone yard seven times in 31 games since the start of August. He's slashing .254/.322/.478 with 76 RBI, 61 runs scored and 18 doubles through 454 plate appearances as a reliable slugger in the heart of the order.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Machado - Handed loss Sunday Machado (1-2) took the loss Sunday versus the Mets, allowing one run on three hits while recording only one out.
Impact The right-hander was brought on for the eighth inning, but he loaded the bases and recorded his only out on a Patrick Mazeika sacrifice fly that scored the Mets' go-ahead run. Machado has yielded five runs (four earned) in his last four appearances, spanning just 1.2 innings. He has a reasonable 3.65 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 24.2 innings this year, and he's added six holds and two blown saves.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josiah Gray - Another tough start Sunday Gray allowed six runs on seven hits and a walk with two strikeouts in three innings versus the Mets on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact The 23-year-old has yielded a half-dozen runs in each of his last two starts, covering just seven innings in that span. The right-hander allowed the Mets to cobble together four runs in the first inning and then yielded solo home runs to Jonathan Villar and Javier Baez before he was removed from the game. Gray has struggled to a 5.65 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 48:17 K:BB through 43 innings between the Nationals and the Dodgers this year. He's in line for a favorable road start versus Pittsburgh during next weekend's three-game series.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Another balky start from Josiah Gray dooms Nationals in 13-6 loss to Mets Top prospect Josiah Gray allows six runs over three innings in his shortest outing this season.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Gray stumbles early, Nats' rally falls short WASHINGTON -- Josiah Gray was looking for a bounceback start on Sunday afternoon against the Mets. The 23-year-old will have to wait for his...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Báez 4 for 4, Pillar slam, Mets hit 4 HRs to beat Nats 13-6
Javier Báez went 4 for 4 with a home run, Kevin Pillar hit a grand slam that capped a game-sealing, six-run ninth inning, and the New York Mets withstood another rally from the Was...SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yadiel Hernandez - Not starting Sunday Hernandez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Hernandez is 1-for-19 in his past seven games and will head to the bench for the third time in the past four contests. Andrew Stevenson will start in left field Sunday for Washington.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Rogers - Remains in big leagues Rogers will remain with the Nationals after serving as the 29th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 27-year-old was technically optioned back to Triple-A Rochester after the completion of the twin bill, but he's been added back to the major-league roster with Gerardo Parra (knee) heading to the injured list. Rogers started Game 2 of the doubleheader and picked up the win after allowing three runs on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts across 5.2 innings. He's unlikely to remain in the rotation but should be in the mix to pitch should Washington require a spot starter.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gerardo Parra - Lands on injured list Parra was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right knee inflammation, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact Parra underwent surgery on the same knee late last year and has recently been experiencing discomfort, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. Josh Rogers, who was recalled from Triple-A Rochester for Saturday's doubleheader and started Game 2, will remain with the big-league club and take Parra's roster spot.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keibert Ruiz - Sitting with sore knee Ruiz won't start Sunday's game against the Mets due to knee soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz was scheduled to catch for Josiah Gray on Sunday, but the rookie backstop will remain on the bench after fouling a ball off his knee Saturday. Ruiz should be considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated Monday, and Riley Adams will work behind the plate in his place.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
What's up with Andrew Stevenson's mullet? Andrew Stevenson, a reserve outfielder for the Nationals, opted for an unexpected hairstyle after growing out his locks during quarantine.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Alcides Escobar - Big day during twin bill Escobar went 3-for-7 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and five RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader split with the Mets.
Impact Two errors in the matinee helped ruin Erick Fedde's day, but Escobar atoned for his shaky glovework with his bat, driving in three runs in the first game before swatting his second homer of the season off Tylor Megill in the fifth inning of the nightcap. The veteran shortstop hit second in both contests, and in 48 games for the Nats he's slashing a surprising .283/.335/.384 -- numbers that would give him the second-best OPS of his career, behind only the .721 mark he reached in 2012 with the Royals.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
