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On bench for matinee Cruz (eye) isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Cruz will be sidelined once again as he continues to deal with left eye inflammation. It's not yet clear when he'll return, but Luke Voit will continue to serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench for nightcap Cruz (eye) isn't in the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact Cruz continues to deal with left eye inflammation and will be held out of the lineup for a 14th consecutive game. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup once again.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting matinee Cruz (eye) isn't starting the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Although Cruz hasn't been placed on the injured list, he'll remain out for a 14th consecutive matchup due to left eye inflammation. Whether he'll be available for Friday's nightcap remains to be seen, but Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup in the matinee.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Cruz (eye) isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Cruz is on the bench for a 13th consecutive game as he continues to deal with left eye inflammation. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup once again.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to sit Cruz (eye) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Tuesday's game will be the 12th straight in which Cruz has opened on the bench. Luke Voit will again serve as the designated hitter for the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves visit the Washington Nationals trying to extend a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Monday Cruz (eye) is on the bench Monday versus Atlanta.

Impact Luke Voit is the designated hitter while Cruz continues to recover from inflammation near his left eye. It's worth wondering why Cruz, missing his 11th straight game, hasn't gone on the injured list, though teams are under less pressure to make those moves this late in the season due to expanded rosters. He should still be considered day-to-day leading into Tuesday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves visit the Nationals to begin 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Still out Sunday Cruz (eye) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Cruz is still dealing with inflammation around his left eye and will sit Sunday for the 10th straight game. Luke Voit will again serve as the designated hitter while Joey Meneses shifts to first base.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara strikes out 11, Marlins beat Nationals 4-1

Sandy Alcantara struck out 11 in eight dominant innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out of lineup Cruz (eye) isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins.

Impact Cruz is on the bench for a ninth consecutive matchup due to left eye inflammation, but the Nationals continue to label him as day-to-day rather than placing him on the injured list. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup once again.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins face the Nationals leading series 1-0

The Miami Marlins lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

On bench again Friday Cruz (eye) isn't starting Friday against the Marlins.

Impact Cruz continues to deal with left eye inflammation and will be on the bench for an eighth consecutive game. Luke Voit is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins begin 3-game series against the Nationals

The Miami Marlins host the Washington Nationals to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Meneses' 8th-inning HR snaps Braves' 5-game winning streak

Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Jesse Chavez in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals stopped the Atlanta Braves’ five-game winning streak with a 3-2 vict...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out of lineup Cruz (eye) isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Cruz is out of the lineup for a seventh consecutive matchup due to left eye inflammation, but the Nationals haven't yet indicated that they plan to put him on the injured list. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup once again.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals look to end skid in game against the Braves

The Washington Nationals enter the matchup against the Atlanta Braves as losers of three in a row

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Still not ready to start Cruz (eye) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Cruz continues to deal with an eye issue, so he will open on the bench for a sixth straight game. The Nationals play a day game Wednesday in advance of a team off day, so don't be surprised if Cruz is held out at least until Friday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Meneses leads Nationals against the Braves after 4-hit outing

The Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves after Joey Meneses had four hits on Monday in a 5-2 loss to the Braves

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains on bench Monday Cruz (eye) isn't in the lineup Monday against Atlanta.

Impact Cruz will be held out of the starting nine for a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with left eye inflammation. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals take road slide into matchup against the Braves

The Washington Nationals will look to break their three-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Alcantara's 5th complete game lifts Marlins over Nats 3-1

Sandy Alcantara pitched his major league-leading fifth complete game, a seven-hitter that led the Miami Marlins over the Washington Nationals 3-1 to avoid a series sweep

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Sunday Cruz (eye) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Cruz will be held out of the starting nine for the fourth straight game Sunday due to left eye inflammation. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter while Joey Meneses works at first base.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas hits 1 of 4 homers in Nationals' 5-3 win over Marlins

Lane Thomas got things started with a leadoff homer for the Washington Nationals and they ended up hitting four solo shots in a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains on bench Cruz (eye) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.

Impact Cruz is dealing with left eye inflammation and will be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Luke Voit is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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