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Pirates acquire former top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired one-time top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Washington Nationals for cash or a player to be named later

JULY 16 • Associated Press

Former top OF prospect Hassell traded to Pirates The Nationals traded former top outfield prospect Robert Hassell III to the Pirates on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations or a pla...

JULY 16 • MLB.COM

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JULY 16 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dealt to Pirates The Pirates acquired Hassell from the Nationals on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

Impact Hassell was just outrighted off the Nationals' 40-man roster earlier this week, and now he's on the move to a new organization. The 24-year-old outfielder has slashed just .215/.304/.289 over 63 games this season at Triple-A Rochester after sporting a .223/.257/.315 in 70 major-league games in 2025.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Nationals assigned Hassell outright to Triple-A Rochester after he cleared waivers Sunday.

Impact The former top prospect was designated for assignment by Washington last weekend but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Hassell received his first taste of the majors in 2025 and posted a .572 OPS and 30.1 percent strikeout rate in 70 games, and he performed similarly at Rochester this season with a .216/.307/.291 slash line.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Why Nationals are parting ways with Robert Hassell III despite high-ranking prospect status | Sporting News Hassell still seems like he has a lot of talent.

JULY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yean called up to make MLB debut; Hassell designated for assignment WASHINGTON -- The Nationals added hard throwing right-handed reliever Eddy Yean on Sunday and designated outfielder Robert Hassell III for a...

JULY 5 • MLB.COM

Jettisoned from 40-man roster The Nationals designated Hassell for assignment Sunday.

Impact Part of the six-player haul the Nationals received in the August 2022 trade that sent Juan Soto to San Diego, Hassell had seen his development stall out over the past couple of seasons. The 24-year-old outfielder reached the big leagues for the first time in 2025 and produced a lowly .572 OPS in 70 games, and he hadn't shown much sign of improvement while spending the entire campaign to date at Triple-A Rochester. Over 258 plate appearances at Triple-A, Hassell struck out at a 25.2 clip and slashed .216/.307/.291 with two home runs and eight steals. Washington will move Hassell off the 40-man roster to clear a spot for right-hander Eddy Yean, whose contract was selected from Triple-A.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Opening Day roster The Nationals optioned Hassell to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

Impact The 24-year-old struggled to a .223/.257/.315 slash line in 70 games as a rookie last season and was expected to open 2025 as Washington's No. 4 outfielder, but the organization is instead sending him to the minors to presumably ensure that he gets everyday playing time. Hassell should get another look in the big leagues at some point this season, especially if he replicates the .839 OPS he posted with Rochester last year.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag Tuesday Hassell went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact Hassell showed off his defensive versatility, playing all three outfield spots over the course of the game. The 24-year-old will likely open the season as the Nationals' fourth outfielder behind James Wood, Dylan Crews and Jacob Young, and if Young's weak bat costs him playing time, Hassell would be the most likely beneficiary. He's far from a finished product, however, batting .286 (8-for-28) this spring with one double, two steals in four attempts, and a sketchy 1:9 BB:K.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against RHP Hassell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Though he had started in both of the Nationals' previous two matchups with right-handed pitchers, the left-handed-hitting Hassell will sit against White Sox righty Shane Smith in the season finale. Jacob Young will get the nod in center field in Hassell's stead.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals rookie Daylen Lile exits with knee injury after sliding into the wall against the Mets

Washington Nationals rookie outfielder Daylen Lile exited the game against the New York Mets with a left knee contusion Sunday after he tried to make a sliding catch of Cedric Mull...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting against southpaw Hassell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact With southpaw Sean Manaea starting for the Mets, the left-handed-hitting Hassell will retreat to the bench for the series finale. Right-hander Clay Holmes is expected to piggyback Manaea at some point during the contest, so Hassell could be a candidate to replace center fielder Jacob Young once Holmes takes over.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Hassell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves sweep Nationals with 9-4 win, Ozuna drives in 3 runs

Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs, Matt Olson hit a solo homer, and the Atlanta Braves completed a four-game sweep with a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Chandler tosses five perfect innings, Pirates rally in eighth for 5-1 win against the Nationals

Bubba Chandler took a perfect game into the sixth inning, Andrew McCutchen and Nick Yorke had two-run singles in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Na...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Wagaman, Edwards and Lopez power Marlins to a 8-3 comeback win over the Nationals

Eric Wagaman hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning, Xavier Edwards had a three-run homer among his three hits and Otto Lopez drove in two runs as the Miami Marlins overc...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Taking seat Tuesday Hassell is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hassell started the previous two contests but has a .211/.250/.421 slash line through seven games in September and will head to the bench Tuesday. Jacob Young is starting in center field and batting ninth against Miami righty Adam Mazur.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Bell homers as Nationals rally with 5 in the 9th to beat Cubs 6-3

Pinch-hitter Josh Bell hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals rallied with five runs in the ninth inning off Cubs closer Daniel Palencia to stun Chicago 6-3 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Bell belts go-ahead pinch homer as the Nats rally with 5 in the 9th CHICAGO -- A ninth-inning leadoff home run by Robert Hassell III sparked a 6-3 comeback win for the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Sunday aft...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • MLB.COM

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

Out of Nationals' lineup Hassell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Hassell had made nine straight starts against right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Tuesday as the Marlins send righty Adam Mazur to the bump. Jacob Young is in center field and batting ninth for the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against southpaw Hassell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Hassell will hit the bench while the Nationals face off against lefty Ian Seymour. Jacob Young will fill in for Hassell in center field and bat ninth.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving afternoon off Hassell is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Hassell had been included in Washington's lineup in each of the last five games, but the left-handed-hitting rookie will head to the bench for the series finale in New York while the Yankees send southpaw Max Fried to the bump. Jacob Young will cover center field in Hassell's stead.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rice, Domínguez and Chisholm HRs back 6 scoreless innings by Schlitter as Yankees beat Nationals

Ben Rice hit the longest homer of his career, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs and rookie Cam Schlittler worked six scoreless innings as the New York Yankees beat the Washington Natio...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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