JUNE 26, 2021•SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Max Scherzer trade rumors: Agent says Nats ace wants extension in exchange for waiving no-tradeScherzer would be one of the most sought-after deadline pickups if Washington makes him available.
Lewin Díaz - Optioned to Triple-ADiaz was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
ImpactDiaz started just one game during his most recent stint with the major-league club, and he'll now return to the minors after Garrett Cooper (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. He's appeared in 28 games with Triple-A Jacksonville this year and has hit .236 with seven home runs, 22 runs and 18 RBI.
JUNE 25, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jesús Aguilar - Not starting FridayAguilar is out of the lineup Friday against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ImpactAguilar started the past six games and will head to the bench after going 3-for-23 with two walks and an RBI. Garrett Cooper (back) was activated from the injured list and will start at first base, batting third.
JUNE 25, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Garrett Cooper - Reinstated, starting FridayCooper (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at first base Friday against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 30-year-old has been sidelined nearly three weeks due to a lumbar strain, but he'll rejoin the Marlins after appearing in a pair of rehab games with Triple-A Jacksonville. Cooper should see semi-regular starts between first base and the corner outfield spots, and he could have an expanded role in left field while Corey Dickerson (foot) remains sidelined.
JUNE 25, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Josh Bell - Out of Friday's lineupBell (side) is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
ImpactThe 28-year-old was scratched from Thursday's starting nine with soreness in his right side, and the results from his MRI have yet to be announced. Bell should be considered day-to-day until the Nationals provide an update. In the meantime, Ryan Zimmerman will receive another start at first base.
JUNE 25, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Daniel Hudson, eager to contribute to the surging Nationals, is mired in a slow recoveryHudson has been on the injured list since June 12 with right elbow inflammation.
JUNE 25, 2021•WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Nationals Get Bad News With Josh Bell Injury UpdateThe Washington Nationals got some bad news with a new Josh Bell injury update.
JUNE 25, 2021•FANDUEL.COM
