Cabrera scheduled to start for Miami against Washington
The Marlins will roll out Edward Cabrera to the mound Wednesday and the Nationals will give Josiah Gray the startAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
Ryan Zimmerman - Continues dominance over Marlins Zimmerman went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.
Impact If there's one team that's going to be happy when the 36-year-old Zimmerman decides to hang 'em up, it's going to be the Marlins. Tuesday's two-run blast off Jesus Luzardo in the fourth inning was Zimmerman's 40th career homer against Miami. The next highest number of home runs that the first baseman has hit off of one team is 31 against Atlanta.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tres Barrera - Homers in win Barrera went 3-for-4 with a homer, two singles and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.
Impact Barrera provided one of two big swings for Washington on Tuesday when he took Miami starter Jesus Luzardo deep in the fourth inning for a two-run homer. The Nationals' catcher is now 8-for-17 in four games against the Marlins this season.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fedde K's 10, Zim homers as Nats beat Fish What a difference a day makes. After dropping two straight in Milwaukee, the Nationals opened their series against the Marlins with a comman...
AUGUST 25, 2021 • MLB.COM
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
Erick Fedde - Spins gem in Miami Fedde (6-8) allowed one run on six hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts through 6.1 innings, picking up the win in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Marlins.
Impact Fedde never had to face more than four batters in an inning Tuesday, as he was dominant from the jump. The 10 strikeouts are a career high for the right-hander and the only run charged to his line came after he had exited the game. This latest performance also extends Fedde's string of great outings against the Marlins. Over 27.2 career innings against Miami, the 28-year-old has a 0.98 ERA with 30 strikeouts.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruiz tattoos two homers for Red Wings Keibert Ruiz tallied multiple home runs in a game four times this season while he was still in the Dodgers organization. On Tuesday night, h...
AUGUST 25, 2021 • MLB.COM
Gabe Klobosits - Optioned to Triple-A Klobosits was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Klobosits had been with the big-league team since late July. He recorded an unremarkable 5.56 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over his 11.1 innings in the majors, striking out just five while walking the same number. If he returns down the stretch, it will likely be in a low-leverage role.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In a heap of roster moves, the Nationals promote top prospect Cade Cavalli to AAA Seth Romero, a former first-round pick, was also sent from the Class AA Harrisburg Senators to the Class AAA Rochester Red Wings.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Josh Bell - Not in lineup Bell will not start Tuesday against the Marlins.
Impact Bell hits the bench for the second time in three games. He's been slumping over his last 11 contests, hitting .176/.293/.294, though he does have an encouraging 6:3 BB:K over that stretch. Ryan Zimmerman starts at first base in his absence.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riley Adams - On bench Tuesday Adams will not start Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Adams started four games in a row last week but has now been on the bench for two of the last three. Tres Barrera takes over behind the plate in his absence.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Robles - 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
Sam Clay - Recalled by Nationals Clay was recalled by the Nationals on Tuesday.
Impact Clay made his major-league debut this season and has spent most of his year at the MLB level. The 28-year-old lefty hasn't exactly impressed, however, struggling to a 5.80 ERA in 35.2 innings while striking out just 14.7 percent of opposing batters. He's unlikely to find himself in a high-leverage role down the stretch.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jefry Rodriguez - Designated for assignment Rodriguez was designated for assignment by Washington on Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rodriguez has struggled in August, allowing home runs in three of his five appearances while posting a 9.45 ERA across 6.2 innings. It's possible he attracts interest on waivers from teams in need of relief help, but it would not be at all surprising if he goes unclaimed given his recent struggles.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Murphy - Headed for majors The Nationals will promote Murphy from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Tuesday's game in Miami, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Washington initially optioned Murphy to Rochester after claiming him off waivers from the Blue Jays on Aug. 14, but the organization saw enough from him in his three appearances at Triple-A to bump him up to the big-league roster. With Kyle Finnegan getting the job done as the Nationals' primary closer in the aftermath of Brad Hand being dealt ahead of the July 30 trade deadline, Murphy is unlikely to fill a fantasy-relevant role out of the Washington bullpen.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Romero - Climbs to Triple-A The Nationals promoted Romero from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Grant Paulsen of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.
Impact Romero appeared in three games at the big-league level in 2020, but that was largely a byproduct of the Nationals wanting a power arm out of the bullpen while the team still had visions of contending for the playoffs last season. With minor-league baseball returning to action in 2021, the Nationals shifted their focus back to developing Romero as a starter, but he didn't make his debut in the minors until July 1 while he recovered from a rib injury suffered in spring training. Upon completing a rehab assignment, Romero eventually settled at Harrisburg, where he submitted a 5.31 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 20.1 innings over six outings. While Romero's surface numbers were ugly, his outstanding peripherals (2.75 FIP, 27.2 K-BB%, 0.89 HR/9) were justification for the Nationals to bump the 25-year-old up to Rochester.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cade Cavalli - Headed for Triple-A The Nationals promoted Cavalli from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Washington's top pitching prospect will level up for the second time this season after he previously moved to Harrisburg in mid-June following a brilliant seven-start run at High-A Wilmington to begin his professional career. As was to be expected, Cavalli didn't dominate at Double-A nearly to the extent that he did at High-A, but his 2.79 ERA (2.60 FIP) and 18.5 K-BB% over 11 outings still made him one of the best hurlers on the circuit. Cavalli will now get a chance to get his feet wet at the highest level of the minors for the next month, potentially setting the stage for an early or mid-season promotion into the big-league rotation in 2022.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals vs Marlins Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Tonight's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins. Nationals vs Marlins Prediction and Pick T...
AUGUST 24, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Analysis ' After big moves at trade deadline, Nationals' waiver claims show a shift in their thinking Before this month, the Nationals had claimed just one player off waivers since the beginning of the 2020-21 offseason.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Luzardo expected to start as Marlins host the Nationals
The Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound Tuesday and the Nationals will give Erick Fedde the startAUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Ross - Moves to 60-day IL The Nationals transferred Ross (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Washington already shut Ross down for the season earlier this month when he was diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow, so the transaction was merely made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Mike Ford. Ross is expected to avoid the second Tommy John surgery of his career and will treat the elbow injury through rest and rehab throughout the winter. The Nationals are hopeful that he'll be back to full strength for the start of spring training.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Ford - Claimed by Nats The Nationals claimed Ford off waivers from the Rays on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Washington will likely stash the 29-year-old at Triple-A for at least the next week before potentially promoting him to the big club when rosters expand to 28 men Sept. 1. After submitting a 134 wRC+ across 163 plate appearances with the Yankees as a rookie in 2019 when injuries opened up playing time at first base and designated hitter, Ford has struggled to replicate that success over multiple stints at the big-league level in the past two seasons (.134/.250/.276 slash line in 156 collective PAs). With Josh Bell set to enter his final year of arbitration in 2022 and Ryan Zimmerman bound for free agency (and perhaps retirement) this winter, Ford will at the very least improve the organization's depth at first base heading into next season.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Power Rankings: Giants, Dodgers proving the power lies out West
The Giants and Dodgers are setting up an epic race in the NL West. See where they land in Ben Verlander's power rankings.AUGUST 23, 2021
What might the Nationals' lineup look like in 2022? A look at their options and potential additions We run through potential options from the minor leagues and options in free agency.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
To find success, Carter Kieboom became 'comfortable with being uncomfortably early' After struggling in the majors in 2019 and 2020, Carter Kieboom is getting a chance to play for the Nationals without fear of being sent dow...
AUGUST 23, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
