Nationals seek to prolong win streak, play the Marlins
The Washington Nationals seek to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Miami MarlinsJUNE 7, 2022 • Associated Press
Nationals bring 2-1 series advantage over Reds into game 4
The Washington Nationals face the Cincinnati Reds with a 2-1 series leadJUNE 5, 2022 • Associated Press
Nationals take on the Reds following Thomas' 3-home run game
The Washington Nationals take on the Cincinnati Reds after Lane Thomas hit three home runs on Friday in an 8-5 win over the RedsJUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press
Nationals take road skid into matchup with the Reds
The Washington Nationals will look to break their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Cincinnati RedsJUNE 3, 2022 • Associated Press
Nationals bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Reds
The Washington Nationals aim to break their three-game skid with a victory against the Cincinnati RedsJUNE 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Mets blank Nationals again 5-0 to finish perfect homestand
Tomás Nido went 4 for 4 with three RBIs at the bottom of the batting order, Carlos Carrasco combined with three relievers on New York’s second consecutive shutout and the Mets beat...JUNE 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Placed on 10-day IL Escobar (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
Impact After leaving Tuesday's contest early with a right hamstring strain, Escobar will now be out for at least 10 days after being placed on the IL. Luis Garcia was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday to fill in at shortstop.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Canha leads Mets against the Nationals following 4-hit game
The New York Mets take on the Washington Nationals after Mark Canha's four-hit game on TuesdayJUNE 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Managing hamstring cramps Escobar checked out fine after leaving Tuesday's game against the Mets with hamstring cramps, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Escobar suffered the injury while making a diving attempt in the field Tuesday, but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue. The 35-year-old should be available for Wednesday's contest even if he isn't in the starting lineup.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Canha has 4 of Mets' 17 hits to rout Nats, 5th win in row
Mark Canha led off with the first of his four hits, Starling Marte followed with a homer against Patrick Corbin and the New York Mets rolled from there, totaling 17 hits in a 10-0...JUNE 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Leaves with apparent injury Escobar was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mets with an apparent right leg injury, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran infielder suffered the injury while making a diving play at shortstop, and he was helped off the field by the training staff. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Escobar's availability for Wednesday's series finale in New York is now in question.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hits bench for nightcap Escobar will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies.
Impact Escobar went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the Nationals 13-7 victory in the first half of the doubleheader, but the Nationals won't ask the 35-year-old to play twice on one day. Dee Strange-Gordon will take over at shortstop for the nightcap.
MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Thursday Escobar isn't starting Thursday against the Rockies, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Escobar has lost out on some playing time at shortstop recently, and he'll head to the bench for the fourth time in the last six games while Dee Strange-Gordon starts at shortstop and bats eighth. Over 13 games since the start of May, Escobar has hit .256 with a triple, a double, three RBI and two runs.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals end skid against Dodgers, win 1-0 in series finale
Erik Fedde and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, César Hernández had an RBI single and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to avoid a series sweepMAY 25, 2022 • Associated Press
Heads to bench Tuesday Escobar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Escobar still looks to have the edge on Dee Strange-Gordon for the everyday shortstop role, but the former may found himself on the bench more frequently in the past couple weeks while he's dealt with minor injuries. The 35-year-old's lack of productivity at the plate has also been a factor; Escobar is getting on base at a .257 clip and has mustered only four extra-base hits through 109 plate appearances this season. Strange-Gordon (.422 OPS in 38 plate appearances) hasn't been any more productive, so it wouldn't be a surprise if the Nationals looked to the minor-league ranks or outside the organization at some point in search of an upgrade at the position.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Escobar (undisclosed) is back in action Monday against the Dodgers, batting ninth and playing shortstop, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Escobar was scratched Saturday for undisclosed reasons and remained on the bench Sunday, but whatever he was dealing with evidently wasn't a major issue. He'll return to his starting role, but he's still unlikely to be of much use to fantasy teams, as he's hitting .202/.255/.253 on the year.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals begin 3-game series against the Dodgers
The Washington Nationals start a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on MondayMAY 23, 2022 • Associated Press
Remains out Sunday Escobar (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Escobar will take a seat for the second day in a row after he was initially scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 5-1 loss due to an unspecified issue. Dee Strange-Gordon will pick up another start at shortstop in Escobar's stead.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers try to keep home win streak going, host the Nationals
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Washington Nationals looking to extend a three-game home winning streakMAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press
Scratched from lineup Escobar was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers for an undisclosed reason.
Impact Escobar was initially listed as the starting shortstop Saturday, but the Nationals issued a new lineup with Dee Strange-Gordon starting at shortstop and batting ninth. It's not yet clear whether Escobar is dealing with an injury or whether he'll be available off the bench.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruiz's 10th-inning RBI double lifts Nationals over Marlins
Keibert Ruiz had three hits, including a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 5-4MAY 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Regains playing time Escobar will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Late last week, Escobar appeared to have slipped behind Dee Strange-Gordon on the depth chart at shortstop, but Escobar has seemingly re-emerged as manager Dave Martinez's preferred option. Escobar will pick up his second consecutive start Wednesday and finds himself in the lineup for the fourth time in six contests.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Losing work at shortstop Escobar is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Since shaking off a finger injury and returning to the lineup Friday, Escobar will sit for the second time in three contests. He may have moved into a timeshare at shortstop with Dee Strange-Gordon, who picks up the starting nod Monday. Manager Dave Martinez will likely be inclined to ride the hotter bat of the two players moving forward.
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Saturday's lineup Escobar isn't starting Saturday against the Astros.
Impact Escobar returned to the lineup Friday against Houston and went 0-for-4 with an RBI and a strikeout. He'll get a breather Saturday while Dee Strange-Gordon starts at shortstop and bats eighth.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros push winning streak to 11, roll past Nationals 6-1
Jose Altuve drilled a home run on the first pitch of the game, Yordan Alvarez and Yuli Gurriel also homered, and the Houston Astros extended their winning streak to 11 games with a...MAY 14, 2022 • Associated Press
