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Homers in opener Turner went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and one strikeout during Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Braves.

Impact The 27-year-old's status was in question for the season opener after not being seen at Monday's workout, but he took his usual spot in the field at shortstop Tuesday for Washington. Turner took Drew Smyly deep during the third inning for the Nationals' first home run of the season.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nats finally play, beat Braves 6-5 on Soto's walk-off in 9th

Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory ov...

APRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing

The Washington Nationals finally got their season started five days later than they were supposed to after a delay because of a coronavirus outbreak

APRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Included on roster Turner is listed on the Nationals' 26-man active roster ahead of Tuesday's season-opening doubleheader with the Braves, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The Nationals were cleared to resume workouts Monday after 11 players in the organization recently went into quarantine due to COVID-19 protocols, but Turner wasn't in attendance for the session. His absence fueled speculation that he might be among the 11 players in quarantine, but his inclusion on the Opening Day roster suggests that he'll be good to go as the Nationals open up their season. Fantasy managers who had been waiting for clarity on Turner's status before including him in weekly lineups can probably activate him with more confidence now.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Monday's workout Turner was not on the field for the Nationals' workout Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Eleven players in total are reported to be in quarantine for the Nats due to positive COVID-19 tests or being designated a close contact, and Turner's absence from the workout suggests he's probably in one of those groups. If he's one of the latter, he could still be cleared to play in time for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, but assuming Turner is out of the lineup, Hernan Perez appears to be the likely candidate to get the start at shortstop.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting Atlanta after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus outbreak

APRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting the Atlanta Braves after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus ou...

APRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves

The Washington Nationals have held a workout at their stadium as they prepare to finally start their season

APRIL 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Penciled in as No. 3 hitter Turner is expected to begin the season hitting third in the batting order, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

Impact The shortstop spent the majority of 2020 hitting leadoff for the Nats, but this spring, manager Dave Martinez expressed a desire to move Turner into a run-producing spot and has followed through. It's hard to argue the .335/.394/.588 slash line Turner delivered last year doesn't belong in the heart of the order, but the success of the switch will likely depend more on how Victor Robles fares as the team's new table-setter. If Turner does find a new permanent home in the No. 3 spot, hitting behind Juan Soto rather than the bottom of the order should give him a massive boost in RBI opportunities, but it's not yet clear how it might impact his stolen-base total.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

You can’t take your eyes off Trea Turner. Sometimes he wishes you would. Trea Turner’s style is built on literal flash. But his speed clashes with his desire to coast beneath the radar.

MARCH 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Quiet spring so far Turner has gone 5-for-25 (.200) through 11 Grapefruit League games with one double and one stolen base on two attempts.

Impact On the bright side, Turner has drawn seven walks against seven strikeouts, but otherwise the shortstop is still trying to find his timing at the plate. There's little reason to be concerned with his performance after he slashed .335/.394/.588 in 2020 with 12 homers and 12 steals in 59 games, but Nats manager Dave Martinez has experimented all spring with Victor Robles in the leadoff spot, and a move down to the two or three hole in the batting order could wind up costing Turner some stolen base opportunities.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soto, Turner, healthy rotation key for champ-to-chump Nats

Juan Soto and Trea Turner are expected to lead the lineup again for the Washington Nationals as they try to get back to winning baseball after tying for last place in the NL East

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Analysis | Opponents want to pitch around Juan Soto. Trea Turner could offer protection. One of the Nationals' biggest tasks is to maximize the production of a generational hitter.

MARCH 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nats GM won't say why Jeffress was cut, but not for on-field

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has declined to specify why Jeremy Jeffress was released by the team

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Trea Turner Won’t Steal 75 Bases. He’s Too Good. Washington’s shortstop is the game’s fastest everyday player. He’s so valuable that protecting his body outweighs a 1980s baserunning reviva...

MARCH 5, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Nationals say lefty Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez says left-hander Jon Lester will have surgery to have his thyroid gland removed

MARCH 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Could Soto, Turner sign with Nats long term? The long-term future of Juan Soto and Trea Turner in Washington, D.C., is a hot topic that has come up many times -- and will continue to --...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

'What a duo': Soto, Turner key to Nationals lineup, future

Juan Soto and Trea Turner both will be key cogs in the Washington Nationals lineup this season

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Could slot in two hole in 2021 Nationals manager Dave Martinez acknowledged Sunday that he's considering moving Turner from the leadoff spot into the No. 2 or 3 spot in the order in 2021, Mark Zuckerman of MASNS...

Impact Coming off an abbreviated 2020 campaign in which Turner slashed an impressive .335/.394/.588, the Nationals are looking for ways to maximize his production at the plate. While slotting one spot lower in the lineup would likely result in a hit to Turner's stolen-base opportunities, he would benefit from an increase in chances to drive in runs. Only 58 of Turner's 259 plate appearances last season came with a runner in scoring position, resulting in the 27-year-old netting only 41 RBI in 59 games despite a monstrous .982 OPS. The Nationals don't have an ideal option on the roster who can come close to providing Turner's speed and on-base skills versus right-handed pitching, but Martinez floated the possibility of Victor Robles replacing Turner as the leadoff man versus lefties. Expect Martinez to experiment with his lineups throughout Grapefruit League play before determining whether Turner will slot in the order once Opening Day arrives.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nats' Strasburg: 'Numbness in my whole hand' led to surgery

Stephen Strasburg says the nerve issue in his wrist that ended his 2020 season after five innings would get aggravated every time he threw a baseball

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

NL East teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money deals

Francisco Lindor, Kris Bryant, Cody Bellinger and Corey Seager were among 112 players who agreed to one-year contracts ahead of the deadline to exchange proposed arbitration salari...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Juan Soto, Trea Turner, Soto, Josh Bell, Nats agree for 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — NL batting champion Juan Soto, shortstop Trea Turner and first baseman Josh Bell agreed to 2021 contracts for substantial...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Juan Soto, Trea Turner, Soto, Josh Bell, Nats agree for 2021 NL batting champion Juan Soto, shortstop Trea Turner and first baseman Josh Bell agreed to 2021 contracts for substantial raises with the Washington Nationals on Friday, leaving th...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Juan Soto, Trea Turner, Soto, Josh Bell, Nats agree for 2021

NL batting champion Juan Soto, shortstop Trea Turner and first baseman Josh Bell have agreed to 2021 contracts for substantial raises with the Washington Nationals

JANUARY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

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Nats finally play, beat Braves 6-5 on Soto's walk-off in 9th

Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing

LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves

Soto, Turner, healthy rotation key for champ-to-chump Nats

Nats GM won't say why Jeffress was cut, but not for on-field

Nationals say lefty Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed

'What a duo': Soto, Turner key to Nationals lineup, future

Nats' Strasburg: 'Numbness in my whole hand' led to surgery

NL East teams at the start of spring training

Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money deals

Juan Soto, Trea Turner, Soto, Josh Bell, Nats agree for 2021