Washington Nationals Player News: All Positions
Matt
Adams
WSH
Rotowire:
Sep 15, 12:07p ET
News: Adams has a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder and is considered day-to-day, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.
Impact: The 31-year-old was thought to be dealing with a triceps injury after exiting Thursday's game, but it actually appears to be a shoulder injury. Manager Dave Martinez indicated the issue isn't serious since it's to his non-throwing shoulder, but Adams remains out of the lineup Sunday.
Ryan
Zimmerman
WSH
Rotowire:
Sep 15, 10:16a ET
News: Zimmerman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.
Impact: Zimmerman went 0-for-5 with a walk while starting the first two games of the series and will head to the bench for the finale. Howie Kendrick enters the lineup at first base and will bat fifth Sunday.
Matt
Adams
WSH
Rotowire:
Sep 15, 10:13a ET
News: Adams (triceps) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.
Impact: Adams' absence doesn't necessarily mean he's unavailable since he's not a regular starter, but he has yet to see game action since exiting Thursday's contest. Howie Kendrick receives the start at first base Sunday.
Asdrúbal
Cabrera
WSH
Rotowire:
Sep 15, 10:09a ET
News: Cabrera is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.
Impact: Cabrera started the last three games and went 2-for-11 with a triple and two RBI, but he'll take a seat Sunday with southpaw Max Fried on the mound for the Braves. Brian Dozier will start at the keystone and bat sixth in the series finale.
Austin
Voth
WSH
Rotowire:
Sep 15, 2:19a ET
News: Voth allowed one run on four hits with two walks and six strikeouts across 5.2 innings during a no-decision against the Braves on Saturday.
Impact: The 27-year-old pitched well again against the Braves, but despite yielding only three runs in 9.2 innings against the NL East champions in his last two starts, Voth settled for a no-decision and a loss. That's been his story in a small sample this season, as he owns a 3.58 ERA but is 1-1. He also has a 1.16 WHIP and 36 strikeouts in 32.2 innings across seven appearances. Because of an off day next week, Voth isn't scheduled to start again until Sept. 24 at home against the Phillies.
Joe
Ross
WSH
Rotowire:
Sep 14, 1:51p ET
News: Ross (forearm) could throw a bullpen session next week, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
Impact: He threw long toss Friday and will continue to progress, although at this point he is running out of time to return before the end of the regular season. Even if Ross makes it back this month, he wouldn't be stretched out to the point that he could work as a traditional starter.
Kurt
Suzuki
WSH
Rotowire:
Sep 14, 1:49p ET
News: Suzuki (elbow) hit in the batting cage Saturday and could hit on the field next week, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
Impact: This marks the first time Suzuki has been able to take swings since he started dealing with elbow inflammation. If he progresses to on-field swings next week, perhaps he could return to game action next weekend or shortly thereafter. Yan Gomes will continue to work as the primary catcher in his absence.
Yan
Gomes
WSH
Rotowire:
Sep 14, 12:20p ET
News: Gomes is not in Saturday's lineup against the Braves.
Impact: He is the Nationals' primary catcher while Kurt Suzuki is out with an elbow injury. Gomes is hitting .161 with four home runs in nine games this month. Raudy Read will start behind the dish and hit eighth.
Matt
Adams
WSH
Rotowire:
Sep 14, 12:16p ET
News: Adams (triceps) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Braves.
Impact: He is not a regular, so his absence from the lineup doesn't necessarily mean he's not available off the bench in this contest. Ryan Zimmerman will start at first base while hitting sixth.
