Mariners' Victor Robles: Inks big-league deal with M's
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Robles signed a major-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday and was added to the team's active roster.
Robles and Seattle came to terms on a deal just days after the veteran outfielder was waived by Washington. He slashed .120/.281/.120 in 33 plate appearances with the Nationals and figures to serve as the primary backup to Julio Rodriguez in center field while mixing in at the other outfield positions against RHP.
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Victor Robles: Set to sign on with Seattle
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The Mariners are nearing a major-league contract with Robles, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
The deal is expected to be finalized ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Oakland, with Robles taking the 26-man active roster spot of outfielder Jonatan Clase, who was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. The Nationals released Robles over the weekend after he went just 3-for-25 at the plate this season. The 27-year-old had a promising rookie season back in 2019, but he's managed an underwhelming .609 OPS since the start of the 2020 campaign while also dealing with numerous injuries. Robles is an odd fit in Seattle since his center-field defense is his best asset, and the Mariners already have Julio Rodriguez at that spot in the outfield. Robles could see some starts at the corner-outfield spots against left-handed pitching.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Waived by Nats
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The Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on Robles on Saturday.
Robles was designated for assignment Monday, and the Nationals will now opt to let him go rather than sending him outright to one of their minor-league affiliates. The 27-year-old has slashed .120/.281/.120 across 33 plate appearances in the majors this season, but he should be able to contribute for another outfield-needy organization -- even if only in the minors.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Designated for assignment
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Robles was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Monday.
Once considered one of the top prospects in baseball, Robles put up 17 homers and 28 steals in 2019 at the age of 22, but he was never able to come close to replicating that level of production in the years that followed. The Nationals have essentially decided to part ways with him to accommodate the return of Lane Thomas (knee) from the injured list, but another team could take a chance on Robles on waivers. Robles, now 27, has gone just 3-for-25 with four steals in limited action this season.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Roster spot in jeopardy
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Robles could be placed on waivers when Lane Thomas (knee) is deemed ready to come off the injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
Jacob Young has become the everyday center fielder, and while Eddie Rosario and Jesse Winker have been erratic at the plate, they could have trade value later in the season if they heat up at the right time. That leaves Robles, who doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, as the odd man out in the Nationals' outfield. The 27-year-old has done little to justify keeping him on the 40-man roster, batting .087 (2-for-23) when he's been healthy in 2024. If the front office decides his defensive value as a fifth outfielder is worth keeping around, Joey Meneses could be optioned instead.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Loses hold of regular role
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Robles is out of the lineup for the Wednesday's game against the Twins, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Shortly after his return from the 10-day injured list May 7, Robles appeared to gain traction as an everyday player in the Washington outfield, as he started seven times in an eight-game stretch from May 10 through 18. However, with Joey Gallo coming off the IL this past weekend, Robles has been the odd man out of the lineup while Jesse Winker, Jacob Young and Eddie Rosario have settled in as the Nationals' primary outfielders from left to right. Robles, who has produced just two hits in 23 at-bats in the majors this season, is on the bench for a fourth straight game and looks like he'll be limited to fourth-outfielder duties for the foreseeable future.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Sitting for nightcap
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Robles is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the White Sox.
Robles will take a seat after he went 1-for-2 with an RBI sacrifice fly in the Nationals' 6-3 win over Chicago in Tuesday's matinee. Eddie Rosario will slide over to right field while Ildemaro Vargas enters the lineup in left field and bats eighth against the White Sox.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Tough day in Sunday's loss
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Robles went 0-for-3 and committed an error in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.
Getting the start in center field and batting ninth, Robles' fielding error in the second inning led to a three-run inning for Boston that proved to be the difference in a 3-2 loss. The 26-year-old outfielder also made a baserunning gaffe in the third, as he attempted to go from first to third on a single even though third base was already occupied by Riley Adams. Robles has started three straight games since coming off the IL, but his job security was low even before Sunday's performance. With Joey Gallo (shoulder) closing in on a return from the IL, Robles figures to find himself on the bench in a short-side platoon role.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Two hits in return to lineup
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Robles went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-1 win over the Red Sox.
Getting the start in right field and batting ninth in his first MLB action in over a month, Robles showed that he was fully recovered from his hamstring injury by stealing his third bag of the season. Jacob Young has grabbed hold of the starting job in center field in Robles' absence, however, and with prospect James Wood banging on the door for a promotion, Robles may see inconsistent playing time.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Getting another start
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Robles is starting in right field and batting ninth Saturday in Boston.
He has started over Nick Senzel in back-to-back games against right-handed pitchers (both Senzel and Robles bat right-handed), which allows the Nationals to plug Jesse Winker in at designated hitter to improve the outfield defense. Robles returned Friday from a hamstring injury and went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base. At least until the Nationals promote James Wood, it looks like Robles will get to play a decent amount in the short term.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Activated from injured list
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The Nationals activated Robles (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Robles missed more than a month of action with a strained left hamstring but has been cleared to return after a six-game rehab stint with Triple-A Rochester during which he went 7-for-20 with one stolen base. Jacob Young has performed well in center field for the Nationals, so Robles could be relegated to a fourth-outfield role now that he's healthy again.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Ready for rehab assignment
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Robles (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tueday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.
Robles has been sidelined for most of April with a left hamstring strain but has progressed enough to get in some game action in the minors. The plan is for him to see action both at designated hitter and in the outfield while he's on assignment with Rochester. Jacob Young has played well for the Nationals in center field and might hold down an everyday role even after Robles is activated from the 10-day injured list.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Baseball activities on tap
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Robles (hamstring) will travel with the Nationals on their next road trip and will resume baseball activities, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Robles is nearly three weeks removed from suffering a left hamstring strain and has finally made enough progress to reincorporate baseball activities. He will presumably need some rehab games before being activated, so a return could still be more than a week away.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Still in rehab mode
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Nationals manager Dave Martinez said April 8 that Robles has regained full range of motion and has less tenderness in his strained left hamstring, but the outfielder remains limited to rehab work, MLB.com reports.
Robles has already spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list but doesn't appear close to a return from the shelf just yet, as he has yet to advance to resuming full baseball activities. At this stage of his recovery, Robles doesn't look like he'll be a realistic candidate to be activated until May. While Robles is sidelined, Jacob Young is expected to continue seeing regular run as the Nationals' primary option in center field.
Nationals' Victor Robles: Lands on IL with hamstring strain
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The Nationals placed Victor Robles (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
After getting sent in for an MRI earlier Thursday, Robles was confirmed to have suffered a left hamstring strain while running the bases in Wednesday's win over the Pirates. In a corresponding move, the Nationals recalled Jacob Young from Triple-A Rochester, and he'll likely be called upon to serve as a short-side platoon mate in center field for Eddie Rosario.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Headed to injured list
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Robles (hamstring) will be placed on the injured list prior to Thursday's game against the Pirates, Grant Paulsen of MLB Network Radio reports.
Robles tweaked his left hamstring during Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh. While the results of his MRI are not yet in, it would appear the injury is serious enough to sideline the outfielder for at least the next week and a half. Jacob Young will replace Robles on the Nationals' roster.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Getting MRI on hamstring
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Robles will receive an MRI on his left hamstring Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Robles appeared to tweak his left hamstring while running to third base during the second inning of Wednesday's win over Pittsburgh. More will be known about the severity of his injury once the MRI results come back Thursday, but a stint on the IL may be necessary for the 26-year-old. Ildemaro Vargas entered the game as Robles' replacement and could be in line for more outfield work if Robles ends up on the injured list, though it's possible the Nationals recall Jacob Young or Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester to make up for the lost outfield depth.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Steals two bases
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Robles went 0-for-2 with a run, two walks and two stolen bases in Monday's loss to the Pirates.
Robles garnered his first start of the season Monday and promptly made the most of it by stealing a pair of bases. He should continue to get at-bats for the Nationals by facing lefties in a center field platoon with Eddie Rosario. However, the 26-year-old Robles faces an uphill battle to secure full playing and should remain on your fantasy waiver wire.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: On bench against righty
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Robles is not in the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus the Reds.
The Nationals will go with Eddie Rosario in center field against right-hander Frankie Montas. Washington isn't expected to treat center field as a strict platoon due to Rosario's defensive shortcomings, but Robles might initially be used mostly versus lefties.
