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Washington Nationals
Latest Washington Nationals analysisFantasy Baseball Tumbling Dice: When Rebuilding SucksLawr's industry-league performance has been hot out of the gate, but his continuing, painstaking rebuilding efforts have been less enjoyable. Fantasy baseball players in the news The latest news, rumors and injury updates on key fantasy baseball players. Fantasy baseball players in the news The latest news, rumors and injury updates on key fantasy baseball players. Fantasy baseball players in the news The latest news, rumors and injury updates on key fantasy baseball players. Fantasy baseball players in the news The latest news, rumors and injury updates on key fantasy baseball players. Washington Nationals news, rumors and injuriesTue, 21 May 2013 12:45:04 -0700 Washington Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa worked to improve his swing with hitting coach Rick Eckstein Monday, May 20, and also had a film session. Espinosa was benched again in favor of 2B Steve Lombardozzi. Espinosa has one hit in his last 28 at-bats and a triple slash line of .163/.191/.260. The team insists he's physically fine despite playing through a torn rotator cuff all of last year. His shoulder could still be playing a part, though, as his power numbers are down again. Espinosa also has a .200 batting average on balls in play, but he's hitting liners only 10.3 percent of the time, the lowest mark in the majors. His home run percentage has dropped from 13 percent in his career to 7.7 percent this year. Espinosa is swinging at more pitches and making contact with pitches outside the zone, but most of all, it looks as though he's lost the strength in his swing. The Nationals still think Espinosa gives them the best option at second base, mainly because of his defense. Fantasy Tip: Lombardozzi should be owned in most NL-only leagues as he takes playing time away from Espinosa. It's also worth noting that Anthony Rendon played second base in the minors yesterday. He could be an option to see time at the keystone later this year if Espinosa is still struggling. They aren't giving up on Espinosa, but he isn't worth a roster spot in mixed leagues at the moment. Share: Nationals | Ryan Mattheus to DL Tue, 21 May 2013 11:37:27 -0700 The Washington Nationals placed RP Ryan Mattheus (hand) on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right hand Tuesday, May 21, and recalled RPs Fernando Abad and Yunesky Maya from the minors in corresponding moves. Also, OF Eury Perez was optioned. Share: Nationals | Ryan Mattheus breaks hand Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:51 -0700 Washington Nationals RP Ryan Mattheus (hand) broke his hand punching his locker Sunday, May 19, after allowing five runs in one inning against the San Diego Padres. Fantasy Tip: The Nationals will recall two relievers from the minors to replace Mattheus and to help out the bullpen after Henry Rodriguez pitched on back-to-back days with heavy workloads. Share: Nationals | Jayson Werth could be out longer Mon, 20 May 2013 17:29:28 -0700 Washington Nationals OF Jayson Werth's (hamstring) MRI raised an "alarming report," and he could be out for two more weeks. Fantasy Tip: This is bad news for Werth owners, but we can't be sure until we have an actual diagnosis of his tests. But it doesn't look good. Hop on the Tyler Moore bandwagon if you haven't already in deep mixed leagues. It looks as though he'll continue to see consistent playing time. Share: Nationals | Adam LaRoche hit streak at 15 games Sat, 18 May 2013 23:39:33 -0700 Updating a previous post, Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche extended his hitting streak to 15 games on Saturday, May 18, with a seventh-inning single against the San Diego Padres. Share: Nationals | Will be cautious with Wilson Ramos Sat, 18 May 2013 19:07:34 -0700 Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Saturday, May 18, that the team will be very cautious with C Wilson Ramos (hamstring). Johnson said the left hamstring strain for Ramos is worse than the catcher's first strain. Fantasy Tip: If Ramos is unable to return Sunday, he should be kept out of the starting fantasy lineup heading into the new week. Kurt Suzuki will be the beneficiary of the majority of the starts as long as Ramos is on the shelf. Share: Nationals | Bryce Harper sidelined Sat, 18 May 2013 19:06:12 -0700 Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper (knee) has a sore and swollen left knee as the result of a collision with the outfield wall Monday, May 13, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was held out of the lineup Saturday, May 18, against the San Diego Padres, and he might sit Sunday, May 19, as well. Share: Nationals | Jayson Werth to see specialist Sat, 18 May 2013 19:05:18 -0700 Washington Nationals OF Jayson Werth (hamstring) is traveling to Chicago to visit with a specialist concerning his hamstring injury, according to manager Davey Johnson. Werth is still feeling some tightening in the hamstring when he breaks out of the batter's box. Fantasy Tip: Werth is still ailing to return sometime next weekend, but he should obviously be reserved in all fantasy leagues until he can officially return and make it through at least one full game without any setbacks. Share: Nationals | Zach Duke to start Monday Sat, 18 May 2013 14:38:55 -0700 Washington Nationals SP Zach Duke will start the team's game Monday, May 20, in place of injured SP Ross Detwiler (back). Share: Nationals | Ross Detwiler has oblique strain Sat, 18 May 2013 11:50:52 -0700 Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (oblique) will miss at least one start after being diagnosed with a strained oblique. Share: Nationals | Adam LaRoche extends hitting streak Friday Sat, 18 May 2013 11:41:06 -0700 Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and four RBIs against the San Diego Padres Friday, May 17. It was his 21st career multihomer game. After hitting .189 through his first 25 games of the season, LaRoche entered play Saturday, May 18, with a 14-game hitting streak, during which he is batting .396 with four homers, two doubles and 11 RBIs. Share: Nationals | Ross Detwiler won't start Monday Fri, 17 May 2013 19:05:06 -0700 Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (back) will not make his next scheduled start Monday, May 20, against the San Francisco Giants due to his lower back injury, according to manager Davey Johnson. Share: Nationals | Brian Jeroloman acquired Fri, 17 May 2013 12:09:43 -0700 The Washington Nationals acquired C Brian Jeroloman from the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, May 17. It's unclear what the Pirates received in return. Fantasy Tip: The Nationals needed some catching depth in the minors after they recalled Jhonatan Solano to replace Wilson Ramos (hamstring) back on the disabled list. Share: Nationals | Ross Detwiler update Fri, 17 May 2013 05:43:51 -0700 Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals SP Ross Detwiler's (back) will have a second, broader MRI on his back Friday, May 17. Fantasy Tip: He's unlikely to make his next start. Craig Stammen, who pitched three innings of relief of Detwiler Wednesday, would likely take his turn. Stammen has been good in relief with a 2.25 ERA and 22 K's in 20 innings. He's worth a grab in NL-only leagues. The team said Detwiler won't go on the DL if he's only going to miss one start. Stay tuned. Share: Nationals | Jayson Werth's return likely delayed Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:27 -0700 Washington Nationals OF Jayson Werth (hamstring) felt some tightness in his strained right hamstring and visited the team's specialist in New York to get examined on Thursday, May 16. A team spokesman said Werth, who went 1-for-2 for Class A Potomac on Wednesday and aimed to play for them again Thursday, isn't expected to return from the disabled list Saturday, May 18, as previously planned. Manager Davey Johnson didn't appear concerned that Werth had suffered a serious setback, though he may not have been alerted that Werth might miss more time when he made those comments. Fantasy Tip: Werth may only be out until early next week at this rate, so don't write off his return yet. When he comes back, he should be re-inserted into deep lineups. Until then, the annoying timeshare in the outfield between Tyler Moore, Steve Lombardozzi and Roger Bernadina will continue. Share:  |
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