Player Outlook
It seems impossible that Victor Robles is still only 26, but it's true. It's been nothing but disappointment for the former top prospect since his promising rookie season back in 2019. Injury was the main culprit last season, as Robles was limited to just 36 games with the Nationals because of lumbar spine spasms. His last game came in late June, but Robles did return to play winter ball and at the moment expects to be healthy heading into next season. He was productive in 2023 when healthy, collecting a .750 OPS, stealing eight bases and cutting his strikeout rate to 14.3 percent over 126 plate appearances. Robles should get the first crack in center field for the Nats and perhaps he'll be motivated in his walk year, but it's difficult to justify even a small investment in him in fantasy leagues.

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2023 832.3 15 8 11 8 .299
2022 1891.4 42 6 33 17 15 .224
3y Avg. 144.51.6 31 3 20 20 10 .224
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Good to go Sunday

    Robles (hamstring) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. The 26-year-old made an early exit from Saturday's contest due to a hamstring issue, but his presence in the lineup a day later indicates it wasn't a serious concern. Robles is expected to open the season as Washington's primary center fielder but may need a strong start to retain the starting job.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Exits early Saturday

    Robles was removed from Saturday's spring training game against the Astros due to a hamstring injury, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports. Robles reportedly felt a knot in his hamstring pop up after he was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's game against Miami, and it seemingly became an issue again during Saturday's contest. The Nationals will take a closer look at Robles, and he will likely sit out until his hamstring gets back to 100 percent.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Pops first homer of spring

    Robles went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. Both the homer and the steal were his first of the spring, as Robles went back-to-back with Luis Garcia in the third inning off Jesus Luzardo. The 26-year-old is in theory competing for the starting center field job with Jacob Young, but he seems to be in little danger of losing it. Through six Grapefruit League games, Robles has gone 4-for-12 with a 3:4 BB:K.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Competing with Young for CF job

    Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Robles and Jacob Young will "battle" for the starting job in center field, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. After being pressed about whether it was an open competition, Martinez conceded that Robles "has a little bit of the upper hand" entering spring training. Robles was limited to only 36 contests with the Nationals in 2023 due to nagging back issues and has posted just a .614 OPS since the start of the 2020 season. However, the former top prospect will turn just 27 in May and is valued for his defense, giving him a leg up for the center field gig heading into his walk year.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Likely on last chance in Washington

    Robles heads into spring training as the Nationals' starter in center field, but he may not have a long leash due to Dylan Crews and other top outfield prospects likely to make their major-league debuts in 2024, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Once a top prospect himself, Robles' offensive production has been on a steady decline since he slugged 17 homers with 28 steals in 2019, but he did come out of the gate hot last season (.302/.394/.372 slash line on May 3) before back trouble ruined the rest of his campaign. If the 26-year-old can stay healthy, he's a strong defensive player, but the pressure will increase on his bat once the organization determines that younger options like Crews and James Wood are ready. Robles' potential upside in steals still gives him some appeal in deep fantasy formats, but he's nothing more than an endgame dart throw.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Cleared for winter ball

    Robles (back) was recently cleared to play in the Dominican Winter League, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Working his way back from lumbar spine spasms, Robles was cleared for action early last week and has played four games with Toros del Este. It's the first game action for the 26-year-old since June, as he was limited to only 36 contests with the Nationals in 2023. Robles appears healthy now and should head into spring training as the favorite to be the club's Opening Day center fielder.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Not yet fully healthy

    Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Monday that Robles (back) hasn't yet been cleared to participate in games during the Dominican Winter League, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Robles didn't play after June 20 this past season while dealing with lumbar spine spasms, an injury that proved to be more significant than the Nationals initially anticipated. The outfielder was expected to make up for the three-plus months of lost action by playing regularly in his native Dominican Republic this offseason, but he apparently has yet to fully move past the back issue. Though he's still just 26 years old, Robles' prospect star has long since faded, and he no longer appears to be viewed as a key part of the Nationals' long-term plans after he had his $3.3 million club option for 2024 declined earlier this winter. Robles is still on the books for the upcoming season after renegotiating a new one-year deal with Washington at a lower salary, but he'll probably need to overcome the back injury and turn in solid production in what's left of winter ball to enter spring training as the clear frontrunner for the starting job in center field.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Staying in Washington

    Robles agreed to a one-year contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. The Nationals declined a $3.3 million club option to keep Robles for 2024, but the two sides negotiated a smaller contract to keep him on the active roster. Given Washington's lack of quality internal options, Robles may play a decent amount early on in his age-26/27 season despite being worth 0.6 fWAR in 275 games over the past three seasons. Robles should hit at the bottom of the order when he plays. He has stolen at least eight bases in each of the last three campaigns and stole eight in 36 games last year while battling back spasms.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Club option declined

    The Nationals declined Robles' (back) $3.3 million club option for 2024 on Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Robles won't immediately become a free agent, though, because he carries one more year of arbitration eligibility. A former top-10 prospect, the 26-year-old was limited to 36 major-league games in 2023 because of a lingering back injury and owns a disappointing .238/.312/.360 career slash line in 1,801 plate appearances at baseball's highest level.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Might not return this year

    Manager Dave Martinez said Friday that it is "going to be hard" for Robles (back) to return this season, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Robles has been on the injured list since late June due to a lingering back injury and is rapidly running out of time to rejoin the Nationals. The 26-year-old outfielder has appeared in only 36 major-league games this season.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Moved to 60-day IL

    Robles (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports. Robles is now ineligible for activation until Aug. 20 after originally being placed on the 10-day IL on June 21 with back spasms. The transaction opens a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Andres Machado, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Reports improvement

    Robles (back) was spotted in the Nationals clubhouse Monday and said he feels "much better," Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. Robles still hadn't resumed baseball activities at last check, but he appears to have made some progress. The center fielder has barely played since early May, having made two trips to the injured list with nagging back issues. Washington hasn't provided an updated timeline for his return.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: No baseball activities yet

    Robles (back) has yet to be cleared for baseball activities, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports. Robles was placed on the injured list June 21 with spasms in his lumbar spine, and he's still limited to core strengthening work more than a week later. It seems doubtful he'll be able to return before the All-Star break at this point. Derek Hill has started nine straight games in center field for Washington in Robles' absence.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Returns to IL with back spasms

    The Nationals placed Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with spasms in his lumbar spine, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports. Robles was sidelined for approximately five weeks due to a back issue before he returned from the IL last Friday, but he lasted just five games before succumbing to a setback at some point during Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Cardinals. Given the recurring nature of the injury, the Nationals could look to take a cautious approach with Robles and keep him on the shelf beyond the minimum 10 days. The Nationals called up Derek Hill from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday in a corresponding move, and he and Stone Garrett could both benefit from a playing-time standpoint while Washington looks to fill Robles' spot in the outfield.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Set for rehab assignment

    Robles (back) is set to begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Rochester, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Zuckerman writes that Robles "could spend up to a week" on the farm getting back into baseball shape. He's been out for a full month because of a lingering back injury. Alex Call continues to serve as the Nationals' primary center fielder. He could serve as Washington's No. 4 outfielder whenever Robles is activated.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Runs bases Wednesday

    Robles (back) ran the bases at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Robles seemed to come out of it with no issues and he continues to ramp up baseball activities. He could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, with an official decision expected soon.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Nearing rehab assignment

    Robles (back) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Robles resumed baseball activities last week and should soon be able to return to live competition at one of the Nationals' minor-league affiliates if he's able to avoid further setbacks. He's been on the shelf since May 8 because of a lingering back injury.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: No improvement yet with back

    Robles has shown no improvement yet in his recovery from a back injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. It's a concerning update (or non-update) given that Robles has been on the injured list for more than two weeks with what was originally labeled as back spasms. He might require some sort of imaging scans to get to the root of the issue. Alex Call continues to draw everyday starts in center field for the Nationals.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Officially lands on IL

    The Nationals placed Robles (back) on the 10-day injured list Monday. Robles suffered from back spasms while sliding into a base during Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. The Nationals haven't provided a formal timeline for Robles' return, but he'll be eligible for activation May 17. While Robles is sidelined, Alex Call will likely serve as the Nationals' center fielder, and Stone Garrett could pick up more playing time in right field.
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  • Nationals' Victor Robles: Will be placed on IL

    Robles will be placed on the injured list with back spasms, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. It had been reported previously that Robles was likely headed to the IL, and Nationals manager Dave Martinez has now confirmed it. Robles was injured on a slide Saturday, and it's unclear how much time he might miss. Alex Call will handle center field while Robles is out, and Jake Alu will replace him on the roster.
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