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Absent from lineup Hassell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Mets.

Impact Hassell had started four of the previous six contests in center field, but he'll begin Tuesday's series opener on the bench. Jacob Young will be tasked with center-field duties for the Nationals.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaining foothold in lineup Hassell will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Hassell has now started in four of the Nationals' last six games, with one of his absences during that stretch coming against a left-handed pitcher. With an .885 OPS since being called up from Triple-A Rochester on Aug. 1, Hassell appears to have usurped Jacob Young on the depth chart in center field, though the two could still be used in a loose platoon at the position.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaining foothold in lineup Hassell will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Hassell has now started four of the Nationals' last six games, with one of his absences during that stretch coming against a left-handed pitcher. With an .885 OPS since being called up from Triple-A Rochester on Aug. 1, Hassell has earned a regular spot in the rotation as Washington finds playing time for five young outfielders -- Hassell, James Wood, Dylan Crews, Daylen Lile and Jacob Young -- between the three defensive assignments and DH.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mo'ne Davis brings LLWS matchup full circle with 1st pitch thrown to Hassell WASHINGTON -- Eleven years after facing off in the 2014 Little League World Series, Mo’ne Davis and Robert Hassell III were reunited on Thur...

AUGUST 15, 2025 • MLB.COM

Outfield auditions continue as Nationals fall to Royals The Nationals have a crowded outfield of young players — with Dylan Crews on a rehab stint at Class AAA — but Robert Hassell III is making h...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Pasquantino doubles, homers, drives in 5, leading the Royals past the Nationals 8-5

Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, homered and drove in five runs, leading the Kansas City Royals past the Washington Nationals 8-5

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Abrams hits walk-off single as Nationals end six-game skid with win over Athletics CJ Abrams singled home Robert Hassell III with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Athletics 2-1...

AUGUST 7, 2025 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Abrams hits walk-off single and Nationals end 6-game skid with 2-1 win over Athletics

CJ Abrams singled home rookie Robert Hassell III with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Athletics 2-1 to stop a six-game losing streak

AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Smacks first major-league homer Hassell went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 8-2 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact In a game that saw the Nationals limited to two hits (a season low), Hassell made his hit count in the third inning, when he took Brandon Woodruff deep to right field for a two-run homer. It was the first major-league homer of Hassell's career, and the 23-year-old has a .547 OPS with one steal and 10 RBI across 81 plate appearances this season. He should see regular playing time in the outfield for as long as Dylan Crews (oblique) is sidelined.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hassell's homer sign of 'swinging with some intent' in latest stint with Nats WASHINGTON -- In the two days since Robert Hassell III has returned to the Nationals from Triple-A Rochester, the 23-year-old outfielder is...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

Christian Yelich homers as the major league-leading Brewers beat the Nationals 8-2

Christian Yelich homered, Brandon Woodruff pitched six effective innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 8-2

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Drives in two in return to majors Hassell went 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Brewers.

Impact Making his return to the majors Friday, Hassell wasn't in the starting nine but made a quick impact after pinch hitting for Jacob Young in the eighth inning. With Daylen Lile staying productive in right field, Hassell may have to settle for a bench role during his latest stint with the Nats, especially once Dylan Crews (oblique) gets healthy.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Friday The Nationals recalled Hassell from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Impact The 23-year-old will join Washington for his second stint in the majors after Alex Call was traded to the Dodgers on Thursday. Hassell had a .497 OPS over 79 plate appearances during his first taste of the big leagues, but he now appears set to take over as the Nationals' starting right fielder, at least until Dylan Crews (oblique) returns from the IL.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed back to majors Hassell was scratched from the lineup with Triple-A Rochester on Thursday and figured to be promoted to the majors Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Impact The Nationals have a hole in the outfield with Alex Call having been shipped to the Dodgers at the trade deadline, and Hassell appears to be in line to fill it. The 23-year-old struggled in his first taste of the majors earlier this season, but since returning to Rochester in mid-June he's been on a tear, slashing .336/.435/.519 over 33 games with six homers, seven steals and a 23:23 BB:K. Hassell figures to handle starting duties in right field until Dylan Crews (oblique) returns from the IL.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Luis Gil allows 5 runs in first rehab start at Triple-A level

New York Yankees injured right-hander Luis Gil allowed four hits and five runs in 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Brady House gets called up by the Nationals. He was the 11th overall pick in the 2021 draft

Third baseman Brady House was promoted by the Washington Nationals from Triple-A Rochester and made his major league debut on Monday night, the club’s latest rookie to get a look a...

JUNE 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Hassell was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Marlins, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Hassell will return to Rochester after being called up May 21, batting .218 with one home run, eight RBI, six runs scored and one stolen base over 78 at-bats in 21 games with the big-league club. The Nationals are expected to recall Daylen Lile from Triple-A to replace Hassell as an outfield option ahead of the team's four-game series against the Rockies beginning Monday.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Hassell to Triple-A Rochester after Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Marlins, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Hassell will return to Rochester after batting .218/.228/.269 with one home run and one stolen base in 79 plate appearances over his first 21 games in the big leagues. The Nationals are expected to recall Daylen Lile from Triple-A to replace Hassell on the active roster ahead of the team's four-game series against the Rockies that begins Monday.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Agustín Ramírez homers twice to power Marlins past Nationals 11-9

Rookie Agustín Ramírez hit two home runs and Eric Wagaman had three RBIs to help the Miami Marlins hand the Washington Nationals their sixth straight loss, 11-9 in a game that incl...

JUNE 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting versus southpaw Hassell is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Mets.

Impact The Mets are sending lefty David Peterson to the hill, marking the second straight time the left-handed-hitting Hassell is absent from the lineup against a southpaw. This is after he started each of the first five times the Nationals faced a lefty since his promotion. Jacob Young is in center field and Alex Call is in right for Washington.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Hassell is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Mets.

Impact The Mets are sending lefty David Peterson to the hill, marking the second straight time the left-handed-hitting Hassell is absent from the lineup against a southpaw. Hassell had started against lefties each of the first five times the Nationals faced a lefty following his promotion from Triple-A Rochester on May 21, but Washington has less of a need for him to face same-handed pitching following the recent return of Jacob Young from the injured list.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Soto stares down Gore and helps Mets rally past Nationals in extra innings

Juan Soto is starting to feel it

JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Soto, Alonso and McNeil rally Mets past Nationals 5-4 in 10 innings

Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 5-4

JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench against lefty opener Hassell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Hassell will begin Sunday's contest on the bench while southpaw Jacob Latz opens the contest for the Rangers, but Hassell could be called upon to replace either Alex Call or Jacob Young in the outfield once Latz turns the game over to the Texas bullpen. The recent return of Young from the injured list may not necessarily cost Hassell a regular spot in the lineup right away, but Hassell will likely need to improve upon his .259/.259/.328 slash line through his first 58 plate appearances in the majors to ensure he sticks around in Washington for the long haul.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DeGrom tosses 7 shutout innings to help Rangers snap a 4-game skid with a 5-0 win over Nationals

Jacob deGrom allowed two hits in seven shutout innings and Marcus Semien drove in three runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals that snapped a...

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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