WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS

Gomes' single leads Nationals to walk-off win against Mets

Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals two-hit the first-place New York Mets i...

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 18, 2021 • AL.COM

Luis García - Takes seat Friday Garcia is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Impact The 21-year-old was expected to start against right-handed pitching with Starlin Castro (personal) on the restricted list, but lefty Joey Lucchesi is starting for New York. Castro was actually reinstated to the active roster Friday, though he'll sit for a day before rejoining the lineup while Jordy Mercer starts at third base. According to Maria Torres of The Athletic, a return trip to the minors wouldn't be surprising for Garcia since Washington is back up to full strength in the infield. The Nationals also likely will need outfield depth with Andrew Stevenson (oblique) sidelined.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Max Scherzer - Bullpen session on tap Scherzer (groin) threw a flat ground session prior to Friday's game against the Mets and is scheduled for a bullpen session Saturday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports...

Impact Scherzer exited his June 11 start with a groin injury and was later placed on the injured list Tuesday. Manager Davey Martinez has already hinted that the move to the IL was largely precautionary, and his ability to resume throwing Friday further points to him rejoining the rotation shortly after he becomes eligible June 22.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Bell - On bench versus lefty Bell is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Impact Bell has an .887 OPS through 13 games in June and will take a seat Friday with lefty Joey Lucchesi pitching for New York. Ryan Zimmerman will start at first base in his place.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals announce Friday night lineup vs. NY Mets Joey Lucchesi (1-4, 5.18) will start for the Mets, while Joe Ross (3-6, 4.19) will go for the Nationals.

JUNE 18, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Rogelio Armenteros - Outrighted to Triple-A Armenteros cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Armenteros was designated for assignment earlier in the week and will remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. The 26-year-old has been pitching at Triple-A all season and has a 5.83 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 31:19 K:BB over 29.1 innings (seven starts).

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maria Torres: Starlin Castro was reinstated from the... - The Athletic Starlin Castro was reinstated from the restricted list. And Luis García remains on the roster with Andrew Stevenson going on the IL (oblique...

JUNE 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ryne Harper - Sent to Triple-A Harper was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact The right-hander was recalled from Rochester on June 8 and allowed one run on two hits with five strikeouts and two walks over seven innings during his time in the majors. Harper could receive another opportunity with Washington later in the season following those five solid appearances out of the bullpen.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Stevenson - Out with strained oblique Stevenson was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained oblique, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports. The move is retroactive to June 17.

Impact The 27-year-old last saw game action Wednesday and singled as a pinch hitter, which is apparently when he picked up the injury. The Nationals are short on outfield depth with Stevenson sidelined, so Josh Harrison will serve as the fourth option with Kyle Schwarber, Victor Robles and Juan Soto the only true outfielders on the big-league roster.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Voth - Back from injured list Voth (nose) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact The right-hander underwent surgery after suffering a broken nose on a hit by pitch June 6, and he'll rejoin the Nationals after spending little more than the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Voth has a 2.73 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB across 29.2 innings and should work out of the bullpen, though he could be in the mix for spot starts depending how long Max Scherzer (groin) and Stephen Strasburg (neck) are sidelined.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starlin Castro - Returns from restricted list Castro (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact The 31-year-old was placed on the restricted list Wednesday while tending to a family matter, but he'll rejoin the team ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Mets, though he's absent from the starting lineup. Castro is hitting .239/.287/.312 through 254 plate appearances this season, so there's a chance recently-promoted Luis Garcia receives some opportunities for playing time.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Hero' Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman to throw out first pitch before Nationals game

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman will throw out the first pitch before Friday night’s Washington Nationals game.

JUNE 18, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM

Analysis | In the Mets, the Nationals have a test and opportunity this weekend The Nationals have 16 more matchups with the division leaders, starting with four in the next three days.

JUNE 18, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Top Washington Nationals prospect Cade Cavalli to make Double-A debut for Harrisburg Senators The Nationals promoted right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli from High-A Wilmington after he struck out 71 batters in 40.2 innings to start the...

JUNE 18, 2021 • PENNLIVE.COM

Mets vs Nationals Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Tonight's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals. Mets vs Nationals Prediction and Pick...

JUNE 18, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

New York takes on Washington following Stroman's strong performance

New York looks to follow up a strong outing by Thursday starter Marcus Stroman

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Nationals: First win worth the wait for Paolo Espino Paolo Espino had to imagine that his major league career would be in full swing by this point. The Washington Nationals pitcher had original...

JUNE 17, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: Slide Continues as Team is Swept by Nationals The woes and struggles of the Pittsburgh Pirates continued as the team was swept in a three-game series against the Washington Nationals Whe...

JUNE 17, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Josh Bell - Socks ninth homer Bell went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact He got some revenge against his former squad, taking David Bednar deep in the seventh inning for the game's decisive runs. Bell has yet to put together any kind of hot streak for the Nats but he has shown some signs of life at the plate lately, going 10-for-34 (.294) over his last 10 games with two of his nine homers on the year.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Gomes - Goes yard again Wednesday Gomes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact The catcher went yard for the second straight day, launching his seventh homer of the year off Chase De Jong in the second inning. Gomes is having a strong June, going 9-for-34 (.265) with three home runs and nine RBI in nine games.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Hand - Nails down 13th save Hand gave up two hits over 1.2 scoreless innings while striking out one to record his 13th save of the season in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact It was Hand's longest save of the season, and only the third time in 26 appearances he's recorded more than three outs. The veteran lefty has converted 10 straight saves, with his last blown save coming May 12, and on the year he sports a 2.96 ERA and 27:12 K:BB through 27.1 innings.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Espino - Collects first big-league win Espino (1-2) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing three hits over five scoreless innings in a 3-1 victory over the Pirates. He struck out two without walking a batter.

Impact The 34-year-old stifled the Pittsburgh offense just long enough to record his first career win in the majors, tossing an efficient 53 pitches (39 strikes). Espino has provided some crucial depth for a Nats rotation currently missing its top two arms in Max Scherzer (groin) and Stephen Strasburg (neck), and he'll take a 2.28 ERA and 21:3 K:BB through 27.2 innings into his next outing.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals’ Paolo Espino earns a win 15 years in the making to sweep the Pirates Thrust into the rotation as an injury replacement, Paolo Espino earned his first major league win and helped the Nats complete a sweep of th...

JUNE 16, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Bucs lose to Nats, drop 10th contest in a row WASHINGTON -- The Pirates have dropped 10 games in a row. This marks their longest losing streak since July 29-Aug. 7, 2011. During the skid...

JUNE 16, 2021 • MLB.COM