Rosario went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Reds.
#2 P
Josiah Gray: Rocked by Reds
Mar 28th
Gray dropped to 0-1 after giving up seven earned runs on eight hits and two walks over four innings in TThursday's 8-2 loss to Cincinnati. He struck out six.
#1 DH
Nick Senzel: Out 3-to-4 weeks
Mar 28th
Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that Senzel is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks after fracturing his right thumb in during batting practice prior to Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Reds, the Associated Press reports.
#1 3B
Trey Lipscomb: Promotion imminent
Mar 28th
The Nationals plan to call up Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Saturday's game against the Reds, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
#2 CF
Victor Robles: On bench against righty
Mar 28th
Robles is not in the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus the Reds.
#2 2B
Ildemaro Vargas: Should open season in utility role
Mar 27th
Vargas appears set as the Nationals' primary utility infielder to begin the season.
#3 SS
Nasim Nunez: Wins Opening Day roster spot
Mar 27th
Nunez is expected to begin the season on the 26-man roster after Trey Lipscomb was reassigned to minor-league camp Tuesday.
#13 PROS
Jarlin Susana: Dazzles versus big-leaguers Tuesday
Mar 27th
Susana struck out two in a perfect eighth inning during Tuesday's exhibition game between the Nationals and the organization's top prospects.
#1 2B
Luis Garcia: Set to retain roster spot
Mar 26th
Garcia is likely to begin the season as Washington's primary second baseman after Trey Lipscomb was reassigned to minor-league camp Tuesday.
Lile (back) is listed among the Nationals prospects on the "Futures Roster" for Tuesday's exhibition against current Washington players, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
#8 PROS
Robert Hassell: Set to play in exhibition
Mar 25th
Hassell (groin) is listed among the Nationals prospects on the "Futures Roster" for Tuesday's exhibition against current Washington players, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Adams will begin the season as the Nationals' backup catcher behind Keibert Ruiz.
#3 BP
Jordan Weems: Solid numbers this spring
Mar 25th
Weems has posted a 10:3 K:BB without allowing a home run over 9.2 Grapefruit League innings this spring.
#8 BP
Jose Ferrer: Shifts to 60-day IL
Mar 24th
The Nationals placed Ferrer (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Sunday.
#9 BP
Mason Thompson: Moves to 60-day IL
Mar 24th
The Nationals placed Thompson (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Sunday.
#1 LF
Jesse Winker: Officially makes roster
Mar 24th
The Nationals selected Winker to the major-league roster Sunday.
#7 BP
Jacob Barnes: Reassigned to minor-league camp
Mar 23rd
The Nationals reassigned Barnes to minor-league camp Saturday.
#1 CF
Jacob Young: Sent down to minors
Mar 23rd
The Nationals optioned Young to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.
#1 CL
Kyle Finnegan: Returns to action
Mar 22nd
Finnegan (back) allowed one earned run on three hits with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. He was struck on his right foot by a comebacker in the top of the seventh inning but quickly waved off the training staff and insisted he was fine, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
#7 PROS
Travis Sykora: Turning heads this spring
Mar 20th
Sykora has been sitting 96-97 mph with his fastball in camp, Sam Dykstra of MLB.com reports.
#11 PROS
Jackson Rutledge: Sent to minor-league camp
Mar 17th
The Nationals optioned Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.
#5 BP
Dylan Floro: Makes spring debut
Mar 17th
Floro (shoulder) gave up one earned run on two hits over one inning of relief Saturday in the Nationals' 8-5 loss to the Cardinals in Grapefruit League play.
#4 P
Trevor Williams: Gets stretched out Friday
Mar 16th
Williams gave up two runs on seven hits over five innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out five.
#2 1B
Joey Gallo: Will be primary first baseman
Mar 15th
Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Thursday that Gallo will be the team's primary first baseman this season, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Reds News
#1 P
Frankie Montas: Impresses in Opening Day win
Mar 28th
Montas (1-0) tossed six scoreless innings and allowed four hits and no walks while striking out four to earn the win Thursday win against the Nationals.
#1 LF
Spencer Steer: Opens in outfield
Mar 28th
Steer started in left field and went 2-for-3 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Nationals on Opening Day.
#1 DH
Jake Fraley: Scores twice in opener
Mar 28th
Fraley started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over Washington on Opening Day.
#1 2B
Jonathan India: Starts at second base
Mar 28th
India started at second base and batted leadoff in Thursday's 8-2 win over Washington on Opening Day. He went 1-for-4 with a walk.
#4 2B
Matt McLain: Moves to 60-day IL
Mar 28th
The Reds transferred McLain (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.