ImpactMcGowin has been on the shelf since July 11 with right biceps tendinitis. He'll likely make at least a couple more rehab appearances for Rochester before rejoining the Washington bullpen.
AUGUST 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kyle McGowin - Starts up rehab assignmentMcGowin (biceps) made a rehab appearance for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, striking out two over a perfect inning.
Analysis ' Patrick Corbin has been one of MLB's least effective starters, and he can't explain whyCorbin, signed to be a mainstay in Washington's rotation, has allowed the most earned runs (79) of any pitcher in 2021.
AUGUST 9, 2021•WASHINGTONPOST.COM
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Nationals' Juan Soto feeling out new role post-trade deadline: 'I don't feel like a veteran'“You have to keep playing good baseball and forget about what might happen.” Soto is adjusting to suddenly being the face of the franchise.
AUGUST 9, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
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Ryan Zimmerman - Three hits, two RBI in lossZimmerman went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two RBI in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Atlanta.
ImpactThe 36-year-old played a key role in Washington's comeback effort, knocking an RBI single in the seventh inning and an RBI double in the ninth. Zimmerman was left aboard after the latter when Josh Bell grounded out to end the game. Sunday was Zimmerman's first three-hit game since May 22. He's seen less than a platoon role, essentially serving as Bell's backup most of the time lately. Zimmerman has a mediocre .245 batting average with a .760 OPS, 11 home runs, 37 RBI, 21 runs scored and 11 doubles through 203 plate appearances.
AUGUST 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Patrick Corbin - Gives up two homers in lossCorbin (6-11) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk with five strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss Sunday versus Atlanta.
ImpactThe 32-year-old gave up two-run home runs to Ozzie Albies and Adam Duvall in the contest, the latter ultimately enough to saddle him with a loss. Corbin has now allowed at least four runs in five straight starts while yielding nine homers in that span. He has an uninspiring 5.83 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 95:39 K:BB through 122 innings across 22 starts. The southpaw is projected to make his next start at home in a rematch with Atlanta next weekend.
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