JUNE 17, 2023•DEADSPIN.COM
Reds rookie Andrew Abbott holds down Astros in 2-1 winRookie left-hander Andrew Abbott continued an unblemished start to his career while Tyler Stephenson homered in a two-run seventh inning as...
Luis Arraez's 5-hit game lifts Marlins past NationalsLuis Arraez had five hits, including a two-run homer, and the visiting Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Friday in the...
JUNE 17, 2023•DEADSPIN.COM
Victor Robles injects excitement, but Nationals stumble against MarlinsA sloppy defensive play in the eighth inning puts the Nats at a deficit in their first game back home.
JUNE 17, 2023•WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Tanner Rainey - Throws 45-pitch side sessionNationals manager Dave Martinez said Rainey (elbow) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Friday without issue, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
ImpactMartinez suggested that Rainey might get into minor-league games around early-to-mid July, which would be a little less than 12 months removed from his Tommy John surgery in early August 2022. He's made swift progress and could perhaps factor into the saves mix in Washington by the end of the year, assuming a number of bullpen pieces are unloaded ahead of the trade deadline.
JUNE 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Alex Call - Optioned to Triple-AWashington optioned Call to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.
ImpactThe 28-year-old outfielder gets the boot as Victor Robles (back) returns from the injured list. Call made the Opening Day roster out of Nationals camp this spring and had been drawing everyday playing time right up into his demotion Friday. He didn't take advantage of the opportunity, slashing just .209/.299/.291 across 251 plate appearances.
JUNE 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Victor Robles - Returns from ILThe Nationals reinstated Robles (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
ImpactBack spasms forced Robles onto the injured list May 8, and he is now ready to return to the Nationals' lineup after a four-game rehab assignment. Robles went 4-for-11 with two homers, five RBI and five runs scored during his assignment and figures to slide right back into his role as the Nats' everyday center fielder. Alex Call was optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.
JUNE 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mauricio Dubón - At leadoff again FridayDubon is batting leadoff Friday against the Reds.
ImpactDubon was thought to be at risk of losing playing time with Jose Altuve back to full health, but the versatile 28-year-old continues to be an everyday presence at the top of the Astros' lineup. He's playing left field Friday and has also been mixing in at shortstop to spell Jeremy Pena.
JUNE 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
