Robles (knee) is starting in center field and batting seventh in Tuesday's spring game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Robles was diagnosed with a bruised knee after being carted off the field due to a collision with the outfield wall last week, but he's avoided any serious injuries and is back in action Tuesday. The 25-year-old has a .597 OPS across the past three seasons but has enjoyed a strong spring at the plate by going 6-for-17 with three doubles, a triple, three RBI and one run.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Could rejoin lineup Tuesday
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Manager Dave Martinez said Robles (knee) could return to the Nationals' Grapefruit League lineup as soon as Tuesday versus the Mets, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
According to Martinez, Robles is scheduled to go through all baseball activities Monday, an indication that the bruised left knee he sustained last Wednesday isn't a major concern. The Nationals will likely wait and see how Robles feels when he reports to camp Tuesday before deciding whether he's fit to play later in the day.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Knee feeling better
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Robles' left knee is feeling better, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Robles was seen "bouncing around the clubhouse" by Zuckerman, which is obviously a positive sign. The speedy outfielder was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee Wednesday, and tests confirmed there was no structural damage after he had to be carted off the field due to a collision with the outfield wall. Robles is listed as day-to-day and has a good chance to return to the Washington lineup well before the start of the regular season.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Ultrasound shows bruise
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Robles' left knee ultrasound has shown only a bruise, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
The Nationals never seemed too worried about the knee injury Robles suffered Wednesday and now tests have confirmed it's minor. He's considered day-to-day.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Sent for ultrasound on knee
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Robles was sent Thursday for an ultrasound on his left knee, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Robles had to be carted off the field after banging his knee on a hard part of the outfield wall during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. The initial diagnosis was a knee contusion, and manager Dave Martinez called him day-to-day, but the Nationals want to be sure there is no structural damage in or around the joint.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Day-to-day with knee contusion
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Robles was diagnosed Wednesday with a left knee contusion and is considered day-to-day, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
This arrives as great news given that Robles had to be carted away from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers after he collided with a pipe behind the outfield wall at Joker Marchant Stadium. Nationals manager Dave Martinez expressed optimism that the 25-year-old could return to exhibition action before the end of the week.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Leaves game on cart
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Robles was carted off the field in the bottom of the second inning of Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers after he collided with the outfield wall, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
The injury occurred when Robles tracked down a drive off the bat of Spencer Torkelson in center field. Robles attempted to walk off the injury, but he was unable to return to the dugout under his own power and was carted off. Expect the Nationals to provide an update on the nature of Robles' injury later Wednesday.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Avoids arbitration
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Robles and the Nationals avoided arbitration Monday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.325 million deal that includes a $3.3 million club option for 2024, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Robles was entering his second year of arbitration eligibility, coming off a season in which he once again disappointed at the dish. Over his 407 plate appearances, Robles posted a .584 OPS and struck out at a 25.6 percent clip, though he stole 15 bases in 19 attempts. The former top prospect is still a major asset with the glove and on the bases, and he should be the frontrunner for the everyday center field job in Washington despite losing out on playing time after the All-Star break last season. Set to turn 26 years old in May, Robles may still have a breakout season in front of him, but nothing that he's shown in his time with the Nationals suggests that a major step forward is imminent.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Not in Wednesday's lineup
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Robles (calf) isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.
Robles exited Tuesday's matinee against the Mets with right calf tightness and didn't appear in the nightcap. He'll remain on the bench for Wednesday's season finale while Alex Call starts in center field and bats seventh.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Dealing with calf tightness
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Robles was removed from Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets with right calf tightness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Robles went 1-for-2 with a double before he was lifted from the matinee, and he was held out of the lineup for the nightcap. It remains to be seen if the 25-year-old will be available for the final game of the regular season Wednesday.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Takes seat for Game 2
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Robles is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Robles has been a lineup regular the past few weeks with Nelson Cruz (eye) banged up, but the outfielder will step out of the lineup for Tuesday's nightcap after he went 1-for-2 with a double during Game 1. Alex Call will man center field and bat seventh in Game 2.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Steals 15th base
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Robles went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in a 6-1 win Sunday in Miami.
Robles bunted for a single in the fourth and stole second base and lined a single to right in the seventh. It was his 15th stolen base in 17 tries and just his second stolen base since Aug. 3. He's put together his best offensive month in September, compiling a .275/.295/.400 slash line in 14 games. Both his hits Sunday came against right-handed pitching, a noteworthy achievement for someone with a .193 batting average against righties this season.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Benefiting from Cruz's absence
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Robles will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Robles remains the primary beneficiary of Nelson Cruz (eye) having not played since Sept. 13, as the 25-year-old outfielder will be picking up his sixth consecutive start Wednesday. Over the previous five contests, Robles has gone 4-for-15 with a home run and three RBI.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Homers in win
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Robles went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over Miami.
Robles launched a solo shot in the fourth inning of Saturday's contest. It was his fifth homer of the season and his first since July 30. The outfielder has seen limited time this month but has performed well when he has seen game action. Robles is currently on a four-game hit streak during which he has struck out just twice. He has gone 5-for-15 (.333) over that stretch, which has helped raise his season batting average to .227.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Returns to lineup
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Robles (neck) is starting Friday against the Marlins.
Robles dealt with neck stiffness recently but will return to the Nationals' lineup for the first time since Sept. 7. Since the start of the month, he's gone 3-for-10 with a triple, a run, a stolen base, two walks and two strikeouts over six games.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Recovery continues
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Robles (neck) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.
Robles has not started a game since last Wednesday, and he will remain in a reserve role even with the Nationals coming off an off day. It remains to be seen when he will be ready to play a full nine innings again.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Remains on bench Saturday
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Robles (neck) isn't starting Saturday against Philadelphia.
Robles will be on the bench for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with neck stiffness. Lane Thomas will remain in center field and lead off.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Not in Friday's lineup
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Robles (neck) isn't starting Friday against the Phillies.
Robles was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to neck stiffness, and he'll remain on the bench for a second consecutive game. Lane Thomas is starting in center field and leading off.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Scratched with neck stiffness
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Robles was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals due to neck stiffness, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Robles was slated to start in center field Thursday, but he was removed from the lineup approximately an hour before first pitch. Alex Call will enter the lineup in left field while Lane Thomas shifts to center. It's not yet clear whether Robles will be available off the bench for the series finale in St. Louis.
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Nationals' Victor Robles: Riding pine again
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Robles is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Robles will sit for the fourth time in six games, with three of his absences from the lineup coming against right-handed pitching. He appears to have moved into a fourth-outfield role while Cesar Hernandez has gained traction as a regular in left field.
