JUNE 12, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
Here’s how the Cubs could trade for Max Scherzer right now The Chicago Cubs are among the suitors for Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer, assuming he's healthy enough to be an asset come the t...
Daniel Hudson - To IL with elbow inflammation Hudson was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right elbow inflammation.
Impact The move is retroactive to June 10. Hudson has a 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in five innings over four appearances this month. He has a long history of elbow injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries. Tanner Rainey will step into a setup role in front of closer Brad Hand.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Erick Fedde - Activated ahead of Saturday's start Fedde (COVID-19) was activated ahead of his start in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.
Impact It's not a great matchup on paper for Fedde, as the Giants' rank sixth in the majors with a 106 wRC+. He most recently logged five innings in a June 5 rehab start, so he could go deep enough to qualify for the win, but he will be facing Giants ace Kevin Gausman.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Espino - Tough loss in relief Friday Espino (0-2) took the loss Friday as the Nationals fell 1-0 to the Giants, allowing one run on three hits over 3.1 innings of relief. He struck out five without walking a batter.
Impact Pressed into service in the first inning after Max Scherzer (groin) lasted only 12 pitches, Espino kept the Nats in the game and set new season highs for longest outing and most strikeouts. Unfortunately, Anthony DeSclafani was busy tossing a two-hit shutout for the opposition. If Scherzer ends up missing additional time, Espino could see plenty of work in the short term, either by making spot starts or in a long relief role during bullpen days. On the season, the 34-year-old journeyman has a surprising 2.78 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB through 22.2 innings.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
San Francisco visits Washington, aims to build on DeSclafani's solid showing San Francisco Giants (39-23, first in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (25-34, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT...
JUNE 12, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
San Francisco visits Washington, aims to build on DeSclafani's solid showing
San Francisco looks to follow up a no-hitter by Friday starter Anthony DeSclafaniJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Erick Fedde - Starting Game 1 Saturday Fedde (COVID-19) will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact It was already reported that Fedde would likely start one of the two games Saturday, and now we know that he will face Giants ace Kevin Gausman in Game 1. Fedde logged five innings in a rehab start June 5, so he could go deep enough to qualify for the win, but it's not a great matchup as the Giants rank sixth in the majors with a 106 wRC+.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals’ Max Scherzer 'day-to-day' with groin 'tweak' after exiting vs. Giants In 12 starts this season, Scherzer has a 2.22 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 77 1/3 innings.
JUNE 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scherzer hurt, Giants beat Nats 1-0 behind Posey, DeSclafani
Washington ace Max Scherzer left after just 12 pitches with a groin injury, Buster Posey homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Nationals 1-0 night on Anthony DeSclafani’s c...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Scherzer - Day-to-day with groin inflammation Scherzer is day-to-day after tweaking his groin during Friday's start against the Giants, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact He felt discomfort in his groin on a warmup pitch and threw 12 pitches total before exiting the game with one out in the first inning. An MRI showed inflammation but not a muscle strain, so it's possible he could make next week's scheduled start against the Pirates.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer leaves start with apparent injury The Washington Nationals have disappointed this season. With a 25-33 record heading into Friday, and in the basement of the NL East, they ha...
JUNE 12, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Nats’ Scherzer exits after 12 pitches with apparent injury Nationals ace Max Scherzer exited with an apparent injury after throwing just 12 pitches in his against San Francisco.
JUNE 11, 2021 • SACBEE.COM
Nats' Scherzer exits after 12 pitches with apparent injury
Nationals ace Max Scherzer exited with an apparent injury after throwing just 12 pitches in his against San FranciscoJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Scherzer injury news could reset MLB Trade Deadline Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer had to leave the game against the Giants with an apparent injury which will have huge trade deadli...
JUNE 11, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Nationals’ Max Scherzer exits with injury vs. Giants after 12 pitches Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer left the game in the first inning Friday against the San Francisco Giants after throwing just 12 p...
JUNE 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scherzer leaves game after just 12 pitches Max Scherzer left his start on Friday night after just 12 pitches. The Nationals' ace right-hander retired Giants leadoff batter LaMonte Wad...
JUNE 11, 2021 • MLB.COM
Max Scherzer - Exits Friday start Scherzer exited his start Friday against the Giants after just 12 pitches due to an undisclosed lower-body injury, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact The right-hander exited after he was payed a visited by trainers and manager Davey Martinez. It's not clear what the 36-year-old is dealing with at this point, though the injury appeared to be to some part of Scherzer's lower half.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Harrison - Sitting Friday Harrison is not in the lineup Friday against the Giants, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Harrison was set to sit Thursday before the game was postponed, and the Nationals will stick with the same lineup for Friday. Jordy Mercer will start at the keystone and bat seventh.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Here’s how the Cardinals can pull off a Max Scherzer trade and not gut the farm system Max Scherzer trade rumors are heating up for the Nationals ace and the St. Louis Cardinals may be able to put together the best package for...
JUNE 11, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
The Nats have pieces to move at the trade deadline. Max Scherzer shouldn’t be one of them. At some point in the next decade or so — and let’s not predict precisely when, because he just might pitch forever — Max Scherzer will be th...
JUNE 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
DeSclafani scheduled to start for Giants at Nationals
The Nationals are expected to send Max Scherzer to the mound Friday and the Giants plan to give Anthony DeSclafani the startJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants, Nationals rained out, day-night twin-bill Saturday
The San Francisco Giants’ game at the Washington Nationals was postponed because of rainJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Erick Fedde - Start pushed back Fedde (illness) will likely start one of the two games in Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Fedde was initially expected to start Friday's matchup, but Max Scherzer will now start that game after Thursday's contest was postponed due to inclement weather. As a result, the right-hander will likely get an extra day of rest before he's officially reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Max Scherzer - Thursday's start postponed Scherzer won't pitch Thursday against the Giants since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
Impact Thursday's contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Scherzer will take the mound during Friday's matchup, while Erick Fedde (illness) will be pushed back to start one of the two games in Saturday's twin bill, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordy Mercer - Fills in for Josh Harrison Mercer will start at second base and bat seventh Thursday against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 34-year-old journeyman is picking up his second start in four games, but he still looks to be a true backup to second baseman Josh Harrison rather than one half of a timeshare at the position. Mercer boasts a reliable glove in the middle infield, but he offers little impact at the plate, especially at this stage of his career.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
