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Juan Soto - Dealing with knee pain Soto experienced pain in his knee after scoring in the ninth inning of Thursday's game, Gene Wang of the Washington Post reports.

Impact Soto didn't exit the game, as the injury occured in the bottom of the ninth inning. There's no indication of how serious the issue might be, though the team did say that he would undergo further evaluation Friday. Soto went 2-for-5 with two walks and three runs scored in the game, though that solid performance was overshadowed by the potential injury.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Realmuto, Hoskins help streaking Phils rally past Nats 7-6

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Despite early rally, Nats get swept by Phils WASHINGTON -- It has been almost a week since the Trade Deadline, and the Nationals have continued to express confidence in the team they’re...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Braves open homestand against new-look Nationals The Braves will return to Truist Park for a six-game homestand that starts Friday night with the opener of a three-game series against the W...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • AJC.COM

J.R. Richard was so much more than a pitcher who lost it all in the blink of an eye Astros legend, who died Wednesday at 71, was as intimidating on the mound as any strikeout great you can name

AUGUST 5, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Carter Kieboom - Swats second homer Kieboom went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Phillies.

Impact The third baseman launched a solo shot off Chase Anderson in the second inning, Kieboom's second homer in the majors this season and second in three days. The 23-year-old looks like he might finally be ready to establish himself as a big-league regular, batting .391 (9-for-23) with a palatable 3:6 BB:K while starting seven straight games.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis García - Flashes newfound power Garcia went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Phillies.

Impact The 21-year-old took Chase Anderson deep in the second inning before turning around a Matt Moore offering in the seventh. Garcia showed signs of emerging as a power threat at Triple-A this season, launching 13 homers in 37 games, and he's carried that forward into his latest stint in the majors, going yard three times in the last six games. He's still a work in progress at the plate, but Garcia's development will be key for the Nats' offense as the team rebuilds around Juan Soto.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Robles - Pops second homer Robles went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Phillies.

Impact He led off the bottom of the first inning with just his second homer of the year. Robles only has three hits in his last eight games, so while Wednesday's performance was encouraging, the 24-year-old will continue to lose playing time to Andrew Stevenson until he shows more consistency at the plate. On the season, Robles is slashing a miserable .200/.323/.296.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Espino - Falls to Phillies Espino (3-3) took the loss Wednesday as the Nationals were downed 9-5 by the Phillies, coughing up six runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander came into Wednesday having not allowed more than three runs in any outing this season, but after being staked to an early 3-0 lead, Espino couldn't keep the Phillies off the bases. The 34-year-old is also having trouble keeping the ball in the yard, serving up six homers over his last 26.1 innings including a Rhys Hoskins blast in this one. Espino still sports a 3.66 ERA and 1.10 WHIP through 66.1 frames on the season, but further regression could be coming in a hurry.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four questions surrounding the Nationals after their trade-deadline fire sale The Nationals' tear-down — excuse us, 'quick turnaround' — has left the team with more questions around it than answers at present.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Keibert Ruiz is one of the top prospects in baseball. Now he's the Nationals' new hope. “Of course, there is pressure in all this. Being traded for Max Scherzer, guy is going to be in the Hall of Fame one day, I know that," Ruiz...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ross scheduled to start for Washington against Philadelphia

The Nationals are expected to send Joe Ross to the mound Thursday and the Phillies plan to give Aaron Nola the start

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rhys Hoskins delivers two big hits, Matt Moore records a huge out in Phillies' 9-5 victory over Nationals WASHINGTON -- Wearing a tie-dye shirt and shorts before batting practice here the other day, Rhys Hoskins looked like he was getting ready f...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Phillies extend winning streak to 4 with 9-5 win over Nats

The Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to four games with a 9-5 win over the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phils' offense powers past Nats for win WASHINGTON -- A road trip that began with a pair of losses to a last-place team quickly turned into one of the Phillies' best stretches away...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Adams set to make first start with Nationals WASHINGTON -- Manager Dave Martinez threw his newest catcher into the big leagues headfirst on Tuesday evening. Riley Adams had just arrived...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Adríán Sanchez - Moves back to bench Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Sanchez went 4-for-15 at the dish while starting in each of the Nationals' last four games, but he'll most likely fill a utility role moving forward with Alcides Escobar (wrist) drawing back into the lineup. While the 34-year-old Escobar isn't a long-term piece for the rebuilding Nationals, he's earned an everyday role for the time being thanks to the serviceable .271/.340/.375 slash line he's provided since joining the big club in early July.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tres Barrera - Takes seat Wednesday Barrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact After working behind the plate in both of the Nationals' last two games, Barrera will give way to Riley Adams, who was one of two catcher prospects Washington acquired prior to last week's trade deadline. Expect manager Dave Martinez to distribute the starts between Barrera and Adams relatively equitably, unless one of the two performs dramatically better than the other.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alcides Escobar - Back in action Wednesday Escobar (wrist) will start at shortstop and bat second Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact Escobar checks back into the lineup after an inflamed right wrist kept him on the bench for the previous four games. With the Nationals dealing away Trea Turner ahead of last week's trade deadline, Escobar and Luis Garcia both appear to have clear paths to everyday roles in the middle infield.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals announce 2022 schedule, with matchup against Astros on docket It’s not too early to think about next year.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Nationals notes: Carter Kieboom's best swing of the year, Wander Suero's future and more It’s too early in his current stint to know if he is poised to break out during the final months of the season, but he is 7 of his last 19.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

LEADING OFF: Scherzer debuts for Dodgers, Ohtani pitches

Max Scherzer makes his Los Angeles debut, starting at Dodger Stadium against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Espino expected to start as Nationals host the Phillies

The Nationals are expected to send Paolo Espino to the mound Wednesday and the Phillies plan to give Chase Anderson the start

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Bell - Belts 18th homer Bell went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact Bell attempted a late-inning rally with a 442-foot blast into the second deck during the eighth. The 28-year-old now has six home runs since the All-Star break and 18th on the season while averaging .248/.310/.474 across 72 games.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Corbin - Fans eight in loss Corbin (6-10) took the loss against the Phillies on Tuesday after yielding four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out eight across seven innings.

Impact While he was able to miss a decent number of bats, Corbin fell victim to the long ball once again, surrendering three homers for the second straight game. The 32-year-old has now allowed at least four earned runs in five of his last six outings, taking the loss in four of those games. Corbin, who has pitched to the tune of a 5.74 ERA and 1.144 WHIP this season, is slated to take the mound again Sunday at Atlanta.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE