JULY 3, 2021•FANSIDED.COM
Washington Nationals trading for Royals veteran shortstopThe Washington Nationals are trading for Kansas City Royals veteran shortstop Alcides Escobar, who has not played in the big leagues since t...
Mets manager Luis Rojas gives classy response when asked about Dodgers pitcher Trevor BauerNEW YORK — Luis Rojas gave a classy answer when asked if he’s relieved the Mets, a finalist for Trevor Bauer this past offseason, did not si...
JULY 3, 2021•KANSASCITY.COM
Nats slugger Schwarber exits early with hamstring injury
Washington Nationals star Kyle Schwarber made an early exit with a hamstring injury in Friday night's game, and it was uncertain when the streaking slugger would return to the line...JULY 3, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alcides Escobar - Traded to NationalsEscobar was traded from the Royals to the Nationals on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
ImpactEscobar played in Japan during the 2020 campaign but signed a minor-league deal with the Royals in early May. He appeared in 35 games for Triple-A Omaha this year and slashed .274/.311/.452 with five homers, 23 runs, 16 RBI and two stolen bases. The 34-year-old could join the Nationals' 26-man roster at some point in 2021.
JULY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Schwarber exits with apparent leg injuryWASHINGTON -- Hot-hitting Kyle Schwarber exited Friday’s game against the Dodgers in the second inning. After singling to center field, the...
JULY 3, 2021•MLB.COM
Stat of the Day: New position, who dis?MLB.com is keeping track of a Stat of the Day for the Nationals this season, highlighting a unique, interesting or fun nugget from each game...
JULY 3, 2021•MLB.COM
Kyle Schwarber - Exits with injurySchwarber exited Friday's game against the Dodgers in the bottom of the second inning with an apparent right hamstring injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
ImpactSchwarber hit a two-out single in the second inning, but he grabbed at his right hamstring after he hit first base and immediately left the game with a trainer. The 28-year-old wasn't able to put much weight on his right leg as he left the field, and he was replaced by Gerardo Parra when he exited the contest. The left fielder had been on a power surge recently with 16 homers in his last 21 games. Parra could see increased time in left field if Schwarber is forced to miss additional time.
JULY 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
