JUNE 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
Rest assured, Lester answers call for Nats ATLANTA -- When the shorthanded Nationals needed a starter in a pinch, veteran southpaw Jon Lester answered the call. Lester took the mound...
Kyle Schwarber - Exits in seventh Schwarber left Wednesday's game against the Braves after diving for a ball in left field, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Andrew Stevenson took over in left field after Schwarber limped to the dugout. More details about Schwarber, who went 1-for-3 in the game before exiting, figure to surface after the game.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg returns to IL with neck strain The oft-injured Stephen Strasburg missed more than a month earlier this season with right shoulder inflammation.
JUNE 2, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
LEADING OFF: Red-hot Cubs visit Giants, Yanks' Cole vs. Rays
The surging Chicago Cubs are headed west for a series in San Francisco having won three straight and nine of 10JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stras (neck) heads to IL for second time ATLANTA -- For the second time this season, Stephen Strasburg is sidelined on the injured list. The Nationals placed the right-hander on the...
JUNE 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Nationals' Strasburg placed on 10-day IL with neck strain
The Washington Nationals have placed right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day injured list with a neck strainJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle McGowin - Rejoins big-league club McGowin was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact The 29-year-old has remained with the team on the taxi squad since being optioned off the major-league roster last week, and he'll rejoin the active roster Wednesday with Stephen Strasburg (neck) landing on the injured list. McGowin has a 3.09 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 7:6 K:BB over 11.2 innings this season.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stephen Strasburg - Lands on IL with neck strain Strasburg was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a neck strain, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact The 32-year-old was pulled from Tuesday's start in Atlanta after 30 pitches due to tightness in his right trapezius muscle, and an MRI revealed a neck strain. Strasburg remains without an official timeline for return, but he'll likely spend more than the 10-day minimum on the shelf should he be shut down from throwing for more than a couple days. Speaking earlier Wednesday, manager Dave Martinez noted that the two Triple-A Rochester starters on the 40-man roster -- Rogelio Armenteros and Ben Braymer -- are candidates to make a spot start Sunday against the Phillies in place of Strasburg. However, Erick Fedde (illness), who is making a rehab start Thursday at High-A Wilmington, will likely fill any additional turns Strasburg might miss once he comes off the COVID-19 IL.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Romero - Progressing in throwing program Romero (rib) recently resumed a throwing at the Nationals' extended spring training facility in Florida, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Romero had been shut down since April after suffering a stress fracture in his rib while working out at the Nationals' alternate site. The lefty will likely have several hurdles to clear in his recovery program until he's ready to head out on a rehab assignment, which will likely begin in the lower levels of the minors. Once he's fully built up his pitch count, Romero should slot into the rotation at Triple-A Rochester.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals vs Braves Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Tonight's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves. Nationals vs Braves Prediction and Pick T...
JUNE 2, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Stephen Strasburg injury update: Nationals pitcher set for MRI after leaving game with trapezius tightness Stephen Strasburg threw just 30 pitches over 1 1/3 innings for the Nationals on Tuesday night before a tight trapezius that caused a velocit...
JUNE 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kyle Schwarber - On base three times Tuesday Schwarber went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 11-6 win over Atlanta.
Impact The 28-year-old extended his modest hitting streak to five games with the performance. On the season, Schwarber is slashing .236/.326/.448 with nine homers and 25 RBI through 44 contests.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
What we know about Stephen Strasburg's status after his early exit from Nationals' win vs. Braves Stephen Strasburg exited after recording only four outs, coaxed off the mound by his manager. He is set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday.
JUNE 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Trea Turner - Three hits Tuesday Turner went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 11-6 win over Atlanta.
Impact After going 0-for-5 with an uncharacteristic four strikeouts in Monday's contest, Turner bounced back in a big way. The shortstop is slashing .311/.354/.500 on the year with 10 homers, 12 steals, 27 RBI and 28 runs through 51 games.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Soto - Breaks out in Tuesday's win Soto went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, four runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 11-6 win over Atlanta.
Impact His two-run blast off Grant Dayton in the eighth inning was Soto's first homer since May 19, and his fifth of the season. The 22-year-old hadn't even collected an RBI in his last nine games, so Tuesday's outburst was long overdue. On the season, Soto is slashing .284/.407/.418, but those numbers could improve in a hurry if this performance signaled the start of a hot streak.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Zimmerman - Slugs sixth homer Zimmerman went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 11-6 win over Atlanta.
Impact The veteran slugger got the start at first base with southpaw Max Fried on the hill for the opposition, but Zimmerman's homer came against righty reliever Edgar Santana in the fourth inning. Zimmerman has been taking full advantage of his rare opportunities, going 9-for-18 over his last four starts dating back to May 18 with three doubles, two long balls and seven RBI, and on the season he's slashing .319/.347/.593 with six home runs and 17 RBI in only 95 plate appearances.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Voth - Secures win Tuesday Voth (2-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 11-6 victory over Atlanta, giving up two runs on one hit and one walk over three innings of relief. He struck out three.
Impact After Stephen Strasburg (neck) lasted only 1.1 innings before being forced from the game, Voth was called in and pitched well until serving up a two-run shot to Ronald Acuna in the fifth. If Strasburg once again misses time, Erick Fedde (COVID-19) would be the likely replacement in the rotation, with Voth remaining in his long relief role -- especially considering he's got a 5.25 ERA and has been tagged for five homers over his last 12 innings.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Denaburg has undergone two major surgeries since the Nats drafted him. He’s still 21. Denaburg has thrown just 20 1/3 professional innings since he was drafted by the Nationals in 2018. And he is now recovering from Tommy John...
JUNE 2, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Swanson takes 10-game hit streak into matchup with Nationals Washington Nationals (22-29, fifth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (25-27, second in the NL East)Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHIN...
JUNE 2, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
Swanson takes 10-game hit streak into matchup with Nationals
Swanson takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with NationalsJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stat of the Day: Super productive Soto MLB.com is keeping track of a Stat of the Day for the Nationals this season, highlighting a unique, interesting or fun nugget from each game...
JUNE 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Nationals win, but Stephen Strasburg's early exit dampens mood Strasburg exited after recording only four outs, coaxed off the mound by his manager after taking a comebacker off the heel of his glove.
JUNE 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Stephen Strasburg - MRI on tap for trapezius issue Manager Dave Martinez said Strasburg will undergo an MRI after exiting Tuesday's start in Atlanta with right trapezius tightness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The right-hander showed decreased velocity and struggled with his command -- he threw only 14 of 30 pitches for strikes -- before being removed during the second inning of Tuesday's contest. It's yet another injury for Strasburg, who's already spent a month-plus on the injured list this season with shoulder inflammation.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals overcome Strasburg’s early exit, beat Braves 11-6 ATLANTA (AP) — Ryan Zimmerman and Juan Soto each hit a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals overcame Stephen Strasburg’s early exit to...
JUNE 2, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Wildness costly on night Acuña hits No. 17 ATLANTA -- Stephen Strasburg made an early exit and Ronald Acuña Jr. added to his Major League-leading home run total, but instead of taking...
JUNE 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
