WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS

Brad Hand - Earns 15th save of 2021 Hand struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Mets on Sunday.

Impact Hand capped off a dominant week Sunday, as he's now earned four saves and a win across his last five appearances dating back to Monday. The southpaw tossed five scoreless innings during that time, and he's now recorded a 2.73 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 29.2 innings this year.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Corbin - Picks up fifth win Corbin (5-5) allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out seven in six innings to earn the win against the Mets on Sunday.

Impact Corbin gave up home runs in the second and seventh innings Sunday, but he got enough run support from the Nationals and picked up his second consecutive win as a result. The southpaw has now posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 76.2 innings this year. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Miami on Saturday.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Rutledge - Begins rehab program Rutledge (shoulder) has resumed a rehab program at the Nationals' spring training facility in Florida since being placed on the 7-day injured list at High-A Wilmington on June 2, M...

Impact The Nationals aren't viewing Rutledge's right shoulder injury as a major concern, but because the 22-year-old is one of the more prized pitching prospects in the organization, he'll be brought along slowly in his recovery. Rutledge made four starts for Wilmington before landing on the shelf, posting a 12.66 ERA and 2.55 WHIP across 10.2 innings.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Stevenson - Lengthy absence awaits Nationals manager Dave Martinez acknowledged Sunday that Stevenson (oblique) likely won't resume swinging a bat until next week and could be facing an extended absence, Mark Zucker...

Impact Stevenson appears to be dealing with at least a moderate oblique strain, so he won't be a candidate to return from the injured list when first eligible June 27. The Nationals called up Gerardo Parra from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday to serve as their fourth outfielder while Stevenson is on the mend.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Hudson - Expected to throw soon The Nationals plan to have Hudson (elbow) resume a throwing program during their road trip this week, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Nationals don't view Hudson's inflamed right elbow as a long-term concern, so he'll travel with the team and conduct his rehab away from Washington with the hope of speeding up his return to the active roster. He could require a brief minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Schwarber hot at the plate, sparking the Nationals: 'It's fun to watch' Kyle Schwarber has 14 hits, nine of them homers, in his last 41 at-bats for the Washington Nationals.

JUNE 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kyle Schwarber is hot at the plate and it's sparking the Nationals: 'It's fun to watch' Schwarber has 14 hits, nine of them homers, in his last 41 at-bats.

JUNE 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mets have no answer for Schwarber in loss to Nats WASHINGTON — The Mets lost to the Nationals, 5-2, on Sunday, yes. But really they lost to Kyle Schwarber. Washington’s beefy leadoff hitter...

JUNE 20, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

‘Baby Shark’ returns, Kyle Schwarber hits three homers, and the Nationals are suddenly having fun again Gerardo Parra and Kyle Schwarber give the surging Nationals a jolt of energy in a series-clinching victory over the Mets.

JUNE 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Middletown alum Kyle Schwarber hits three homers as Washington Nationals top New York Mets Kyle Schwarber homered three times Sunday and tied a major league record with five in a two-game span.

JUNE 20, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

IU baseball alum Kyle Schwarber smacks 5 home runs this weekend Hoosiers alum is smashing the ball for the Washington Nationals. He's up to 18 home runs for the season.

JUNE 20, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Schwarber hits 3 homers, Nats beat Mets 4-2, take 3 of 4 WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered three times and tied a major league record with five in a two-game span, leading the Washington Nat...

JUNE 20, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Schwarber hits 3 homers, Nats beat Mets 5-2, take 3 of 4

Kyle Schwarber homered three times and tied a major league record with five in a two-game span, leading the Washington Nationals over the New York Mets 5-2  to take three of four i...

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Schwarber - Slowed by knee in three-homer game Schwarber went 3-for-4 with three home runs and four RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Mets before being pulled for the game in the top of the eighth inning after his knee had been...

Impact The early exit prevented Schwarber from making one final plate appearance in the bottom of the eighth, but based on comments from manager Dave Martinez, the knee issue doesn't appear to be a significant concern. Schwarber said he felt off after clubbing his third home run of the day in the seventh inning, prompting Martinez to err on the side of caution and remove the slugger from the contest. The 28-year-old has delivered multi-homer games in the last two games and three of the last eight contests.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber’s three-homer day carries Nationals to win against Mets Josh Harrison and Josh Bell stood up in the first row of the dugout, waving their arms in the air, calling for the 30,371 fans at Nationals...

JUNE 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

'Baby Shark' Gerardo Parra back with Washington Nationals

The “Baby Shark” is back with the Washington Nationals

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nats call up Gerardo Parra, hoping to catch lightning in a shark-shaped bottle Gerardo Parro, the heart and soul of the 2019 Nationals, is back in the big leagues.

JUNE 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Gerardo Parra, aka ‘Baby Shark,’ back with Nationals Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Parra’s been swinging the bat well in the minors and the team needed another outfielder, so the veteran...

JUNE 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Ben Braymer - Removed from 40-man roster The Nationals designated Braymer for assignment Sunday.

Impact Washington cast Braymer off the 40-man roster to clear a spot for outfielder Gerardo Parra, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Braymer had pitched exclusively for Rochester this season, posting a 6.75 ERA and 1.75 WHIP across 28 innings over seven starts.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis García - Moves back to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Garcia to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Impact Garcia looked like he could be moving into a large-side platoon role last week when Starlin Castro landed on the restricted list, but Castro was only away from the team for two days. With Washington back at full strength in the infield, playing time wasn't going to be available for Garcia, who will head back to the minors in order to play on an everyday basis.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gerardo Parra - Receives call-up The Nationals selected Parra's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Impact A key performer for the Nationals in their run to the World Series in 2019, Parra kicked off his second stint in the organization in February, when he inked a minor-league deal following a one-year stay in Japan. After reaching base at a .380 clip while playing all three outfield spots during his time at Rochester, Parra should prove useful in a depth role while fourth outfielder Andrew Stevenson (oblique) is on the shelf.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryne Harper - Sent back to minors The Nationals optioned Harper to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Impact As expected, Harper returns to the farm after he served as Washington's 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader with the Mets. The righty reliever appeared in the first game of the twin bill, tossing a scoreless five-pitch inning.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker expected to start for the Mets against Nationals

The Mets will start Taijuan Walker on Sunday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Patrick Corbin

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'This has gotta change': Nationals pitchers had one of MLB's worst walk rates; then their coach called a meeting A rough three-city road trip prompted a Washington Nationals pitching staff meeting that led to a renewed focus on pounding the strike zone.

JUNE 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Trea Turner - Socks 11th homer Turner went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 6-2 win over the Mets during the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact The shortstop went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored during a 5-1 loss in the matinee, and Turner just kept right on rolling in the nightcap, taking Sean Reid-Foley deep in the third inning for his 11th homer of the year. He's batting .338 (25-for-74) through 18 games in June, but his long ball Saturday was his first since May 17.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE