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WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
Josiah Gray impresses in Nationals debut, but bullpen falters in loss to Phillies Josiah Gray, the key part of the Max Scherzer deal for the Nationals, pitches five strong innings in his Washington debut.
Meet the Nats' newest center fielder: A bug WASHINGTON -- As the Nationals took the field in the top of the ninth inning in their 7-5 loss on Monday, a 10th man joined them. Well, kind...
AUGUST 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Gray shows up in DC debut; Nats lose WASHINGTON -- Josiah Gray took the mound for the first time in a Nationals uniform on Monday, ready to make his second MLB start and his fir...
AUGUST 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Realmuto, Segura help Phillies rally to 7-5 win vs Nats
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Alcides Escobar - Not in Monday's lineup Escobar (wrist) isn't starting Monday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Escobar will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game due to swelling in his wrist that surfaced when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday. He underwent an MRI on his right wrist that came back clean Sunday, but Adrian Sanchez will take his place at the keystone and bat second.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Finnegan - Picks up relief win Finnegan (4-2) earned the win in relief Sunday against the Cubs after pitching a scoreless inning.
Impact Finnegan tossed a scoreless frame in the top of the ninth and only needed 15 pitches to get the job done, extending his streak of scoreless appearances to eight in a row. The right-hander, who's expected to work as the Nationals' primary closer following the departures of Brad Hand and Daniel Hudson (COVID-19 protocols), has been pitching well over the last few weeks and owns a 1.42 ERA across 12 appearances (12.2 innings) since the beginning of July.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Erick Fedde - Fans eight in quality start Fedde didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Cubs after allowing three runs on four hits (two home runs) and a walk while fanning eight across six innings.
Impact Fedde was originally expected to start Saturday's game but ended being pushed one day. He still delivered a strong outing, though, as the eight strikeouts represented his second-best output of the year in that category and also tossed his second quality start over his last three appearances. Despite the decent performance against the Cubs, the fact that Fedde has been struggling of late can't be overlooked. He owns a 7.24 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP over his last six appearances since the beginning of July.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yadiel Hernandez - Blasts walkoff homer Hernandez went 4-for-5 with two home runs and three total RBI in Sunday's win over the Cubs.
Impact Hernandez kicked things off in the bottom of the third with an RBI single that scored Josh Bell, and he capped his day with two blasts -- a solo shot in the seventh and a walkoff bomb in the ninth off reliever Manuel Rodriguez. The outfielder extended his hitting streak to four games as a result and now he has at least one extra-base hit in each one of those contests.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
MLB Weekly Roundup: Votto, Dodgers put on shows in a wild week
The Dodgers stole the spotlight at the trade deadline, and Joey Votto put on a show at the plate, Ben Verlander writes.AUGUST 2, 2021
Who did the Nationals acquire in their fire sale? A look at Josiah Gray, Keibert Ruiz and more A guide to the dozen players reeled in by the Nationals this trade season.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Gray expected to start for the Nationals against the Phillies
The Phillies will start Ranger Suarez on Monday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Josiah GrayAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs, Nationals will always have 2016 and 2019
There was something particularly poignant about the fact that the Washington Nationals hosted the Chicago Cubs this past weekendAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paolo Espino - Stays in rotation Espino is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact With the Nationals shipping out Max Scherzer and Jon Lester ahead of the trade deadline and with Stephen Strasburg (neck) done for the season, Espino looks like he'll have a clear path to a rotation spot for the final two months of the campaign. The 34-year-old right-hander has been a pleasant surprise for Washington over his eight starts to date, posting a 2.87 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in those outings.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals prospects' time is now after trade deadline sell-off When fans filter into Nationals Park for the final two months of the season, their eyes will also be locked on the young players suddenly ca...
AUGUST 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Alcides Escobar - Nursing wrist issue Escobar had an MRI on his right wrist come back clean Sunday and is considered day-to-day, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Escobar sat out Saturday's and Sunday's lineups due to swelling in his wrist, which is an injury that first surfaced when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday. The 34-year-old had the wrist drained but is expected to be back on the field within the next couple days.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernandez homers twice, walks it off in finale WASHINGTON -- With a patient approach at the plate, Yadiel Hernandez fouled off four pitches before walloping a walk-off home run to left fi...
AUGUST 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Hernandez's HR in 9th gives Nats 6-5 win over Cubs
Yadiel Hernandez’s solo shot in the ninth inning — his second homer of the day — gave the Washington Nationals a 6-5 victory over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tanner Rainey - Optioned to Triple-A Rainey was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Rainey was activated off the 10-day injured list Thursday after recovering from stress reaction in his lower leg, and he'll head to the minors after giving up a run on two hits and a walk while recording only one out Thursday against the Phillies. The right-hander has a 7.20 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 31:21 K:BB across 25 innings for the season. According to Zuckerman, Rainey is expected to pitch on a strict every-other-day schedule at Triple-A in an attempt to get him back on track.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josiah Gray - Debuting Monday for Washington Gray was activated to the Nationals' 26-man roster Sunday and will start Monday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Gray made his first MLB start July 25 for the Dodgers before being traded to the Nationals on Friday, and he'll debut for his new team Monday. The 23-year-old was one of Los Angeles' top prospects and allowed six runs on seven hits with a 13:5 K:BB in eight innings across his first two appearances in the majors.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray to make Nats debut Monday vs. Phils WASHINGTON -- The new era of Nationals pitching is set to begin Monday night. Right-hander Josiah Gray, one of the headliners in the Max Sch...
AUGUST 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Klobosits 'soaked it all in' during MLB debut WASHINGTON -- Amid blockbuster deals and the hubbub surrounding Friday’s Trade Deadline, there was a brief moment, a special moment that hap...
AUGUST 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Carter Kieboom - Handling everyday duties at 3B Kieboom will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Cubs.
Impact After Washington dealt away Trea Turner and Josh Harrison ahead of Friday's trade deadline, Kieboom's spot in the everyday lineup appears fairly secure at this point. He'll draw his fifth start in six games Sunday, even though he's gone just 3-for-17 at the plate since being called up from Triple-A Rochester on July 24.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yadiel Hernandez - Getting regular reps in LF Hernandez will start in left field and bat cleanup Sunday against the Cubs.
Impact Hernandez will pick up his third start in four games and looks poised to hold down a near-everyday role in the Washington outfield after the Nationals moved several veteran pieces ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The 33-year-old has been a respectable performer across multiple stints in the big leagues this season, slashing a collective .277/.337/.383 across 104 plate appearances.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gerardo Parra - Losing hold of everyday role Parra is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Parra is sitting for the fourth time in six games, and he looks like he'll be relegated to a reserve role for much of the final two months of the season as the 48-56 Nationals turn their focus to developing younger players. Yadiel Hernandez will start in left field and bat cleanup Sunday.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
