Jacob Young - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Making spring debut Friday Young (wrist) is starting in center field and batting second in Friday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Young was held out of the first handful of Nationals spring training contests with right wrist soreness, but he's been cleared game action. The speedster is likely to see most of the playing time in center field for the Nationals this season.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Managing wrist soreness Young is out of the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Houston due to right wrist soreness, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Young took a pitch off his wrist Wednesday, so he'll wait another day or two before making his spring debut. The 26-year-old posted just a .583 OPS across 364 plate appearances last season, but his elite speed and defense make him the early favorite to open the season as Washington's primary center fielder.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKenzie Gore trade could open door for Guardians to improve outfield Jacob Young has been a defensive wizard for the Nationals, and it looks like the Guardians could nab him in a trade.

JANUARY 28 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Looking back at Gold Glove finalist Young's best catches of 2025 Acrobatically dynamic center fielder Jacob Young is a Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalist for the second consecutive season. Defensively soun...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • MLB.COM

James Wood hits a tiebreaking homer as the Nationals edge the White Sox 6-5

James Wood hit a tiebreaking solo homer in Washington’s three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench again Young is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Young isn't part of the starting nine for a second straight game after making three consecutive starts in center field. Robert Hassell will patrol center field instead.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting nine Young is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus Atlanta.

Impact Young has been seeing more reps than Robert Hassell in center field lately, but he'll begin Wednesday's game on the bench. Hassell will patrol center field and bat eighth in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob the juggler does it AGAIN with circus catch ATLANTA -- Jacob Young did it again. The day after pulling off two spectacular catches in center field at Citi Field, Young made it a defens...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Jacob Young Is Undeniably the Best Juggler in MLB After Circus Catch Circus grabs are now a daily occurrence for Nationals center fielder Jacob Young.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Jacob Young's acrobatic diving catch | 09/22/2025 Jacob Young continues to show off in center field as he comes in to make a sliding catch, robbing Ha-Seong Kim of a hit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Jacob Young Catch: All-Time Great Play, Or Pure Luck? Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young made a miraculous play on Sunday, but how much of it was skill, and how much of it luck?

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NESN.COM

Last Night in Baseball: The Reds Sweep While Mets Slip Out of Playoff Spot

The Reds pass the Mets, the Guardians pass the Astros, Cal Raleigh passes Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Trout hits No. 400 and more from the weekend...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: The Reds Sweep While Mets Slip Out of Playoff Spot

Steals win with legs and glove Young went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Mets.

Impact The steal was his 15th of the season, but where Young really shined was on defense, as he made two incredible defensive plays in center field to rob New York hitters of extra bases, including a leaping catch at the wall in the ninth inning as the Nats clung to a 3-2 lead. He's split time in center with Robert Hassell down the stretch, and through 11 games in September, Young is batting .292 (7-for-24) with two steals, three runs and four RBI.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Young's Hacky Sack Catch Caps Mets' Painful Loss To Nationals At Citi Field, Nationals center fielder Jacob Young turned what looked like a near-miss into a highlight, showing off some surprising hacky-...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Young's sensational catches lead Nationals to 3-2 win that damages Mets' playoff chances

Jacob Young made a pair of sensational catches in center field to prevent extra-base hits as the Washington Nationals hung on and handed the New York Mets a costly 3-2 defeat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Jacob Young makes stunning grabs, Nats hand Mets worrisome loss Deadspin | Jacob Young makes stunning grabs, Nats hand Mets worrisome loss

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Fancy footwork: Young's spectacular catches in center lead Nationals past Mets

Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young made two incredible catches Sunday that sent the New York Mets to a costly defeat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals Outfielder Used His Foot to Make Coolest Catch of the MLB Season Nationals OF Jacob Young pulled off the coolest catch of the MLB season thanks to some quick thinking and a deft right foot.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Hacky sack! Nats CF kicks ball up to glove for miracle catch Jacob Young had lost the ball. Running back to the outfield wall on Brett Baty's scalded drive in the fifth inning at Citi Field on Sunday,...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Wood scores on Cruz's 11th outfield error, Nationals overcome 3-run deficit and beat Pirates 4-3

James Wood scored the go-ahead run from first base when center fielder Oneil Cruz misplayed Dayton Lile’s eighth-inning double, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run, f...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench Sunday Young is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Young made his return Saturday from a two-game absence due to back spasms and went 0-for-3 at the plate. He'll yield to Robert Hassell in center field Sunday for Washington's series finale. After serving as the everyday center fielder for most of June and July, Young and Hassell have been splitting work at the position over the last few weeks.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Young is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Young (back) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Marlins.

Impact Young was pulled from Tuesday's game due to back spasms. It's possible he wouldn't have started Wednesday even if he was totally healthy, but with an off day looming Thursday, Young will get some extra rest before trying to return to action this weekend. Robert Hassell is covering center field and batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wood hits 2-run home run as Nationals ride opposite-field hitting to 5-2 win over Marlins

James Wood hit a two-run home run, rookie Daylen Lile drove in a run and scored another, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 5-2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Pulled with back spasms Young was removed from Tuesday's game against the Marlins due to back spasms.

Impact Young had gone 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored before his back forced him to make an early exit in the sixth inning. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but an extended absence for Young would likely force Robert Hassell to start more often against left-handed pitchers.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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