16 Victor Robles CF

Robles is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Robles went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts during Game 1 and will take a seat for the nightcap. Michael Taylor will start in center field for the Nationals in Game 2.

Robles isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Robles sat out Tuesday's nightcap, and he'll play a bench role once again Wednesday. Michael Taylor will take his place in center field.

Robles will not start the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Robles started the first game in center field, going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. Michael Taylor takes over for him in the nightcap.

Robles is not in the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Andrew Stevenson will start in center field and bat ninth against Sandy Alcantara in the matinee. Robles will almost certainly be in the lineup for Game 2 unless he's dealing with some kind of injury that has not yet been reported. While Robles has swiped three bags in September, he is batting just .220/.281/.271 this month.

Robles isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta.

Robles will get a breather after going 0-for-9 with a strikeout during the last two games. Michael Taylor will serve as the center fielder Saturday.

Robles is starting in center field and batting first Sunday against Atlanta.

Even with the return of Adam Eaton (knee), Robles remains atop the Nationals' order Sunday. He's responded well to the shift up the lineup, collecting six hits across 13 at-bats in the past three games.

Robles went 3-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base Saturday against Atlanta.

Robles' bat has suddenly come alive, as he has two three-hit performances in his last three starts. He's also recorded at least one hit in five of his last six games, bringing his season-long line to .265/.336/.354. Perhaps most importantly, he hit atop the Nationals' order for the second consecutive game, taking advantage of the improved opportunity to run on the basepaths, swiping his second bag of the season.

Robles went 3-for-4 during a 7-1 loss to Atlanta in the first game of Friday's doubleheader.

The center fielder went 0-for-4 in the nightcap but did score a run, getting the nod in the leadoff spot both times. Robles is hitting .333 (9-for-27) over his last seven games with a .357 OBP, helping to explain his elevation in the lineup for a Nats squad struggling to find consistent offense, but he's registered a 0:6 BB:K over that stretch and his only production has been five runs scored.

Robles is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

Robles will take a seat for a second straight game. Michael Taylor starts in center field, batting ninth.

Robles isn't starting Monday against the Phillies.

Robles will get a rare day off for the series opener against the Phillies after going 1-for-8 with one run and three strikeouts over the past two games. Michael Taylor will start in center field.

Robles went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 10-2 win over the Red Sox.

With Trea Turner also enjoying a three-hit night at the top of the order, Robles' efforts from the nine hole didn't go to waste. It was the center fielder's first multi-hit effort since Aug. 14, and on the year Robles is slashing a sluggish .247/.327/.365 with two homers, one steal, nine runs and 11 RBI through 27 games.

Robles went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer during a 5-3 loss to the Marlins in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Miami rookie Sixto Sanchez was beginning to tire in the fifth inning of his first big-league start, and Robles took advantage to smoke a fastball over the wall in left field that came in at only 93.5 mph, a far cry from the triple-digit heat Sanchez has been pumping in the first inning. This was only Robles' second homer of the year, with the first coming nearly a month ago, and the center fielder is still looking for his first steal of 2020 after swiping 28 last season.

Robles (hand) is starting Friday's originally scheduled game against the Orioles.

Robles missed Thursday's contest after being hit by a pitch on his right hand Wednesday, but he'll be healthy enough to return to the starting lineup Friday. He'll bat ninth and play center field.

Manager Dave Martinez said Robles (hand) won't start Thursday in the Nationals' series finale with the Mets, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Martinez said that Robles is fine after he was struck in the right hand by a pitch Wednesday, but the Nationals are erring on the side of caution by holding the 23-year-old out for the day game after the night game. Though Robles could be available as a pinch hitter or pinch runner off the bench, Michael Taylor is set to receive the start in center field.

Robles is considered day-to-day after X-rays came back negative on his right hand Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The 23-year-old was hit by a pitch on the hand and remained in to run the bases, but he was pulled for a pinch hitter during the seventh inning since his hand was swelling up. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but it wouldn't be surprising for Robles to receive the day off for Thursday's series finale.

Robles is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles.

Robles started Washington's first 11 games this season, but he'll receive a day to reset as he is 8-for-36 with two extra-base hits and 13 strikeouts. Michael Taylor will take over in center field Sunday for the Nationals.

Robles went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, a run scored and four RBI in Saturday's win over the Yankees.

Robles doubled off James Paxton in the first inning and later homered off Michael King, his first of the 2020 season. It was nice to see after Robles was a late arrival to camp and then went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in the opener while batting behind Andrew Stevenson.

Robles (undisclosed) is starting in center field and hitting ninth Thursday against the Yankees.

Robles' status for the start of the season was in doubt after he arrived late to summer camp, but he'll assume his normal spot in center field for Thursday's regular-season opener. The 23-year-old appeared in 155 games for the Nationals last season, slashing .255/.326/.419 with 17 home runs and 28 steals.

Robles (undisclosed) is in the lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Orioles, batting ninth.

Robles' late arrival at camp put his availability into question for Opening Day against the Yankees on Thursday, but he's been able to build up at-bats quickly since joining the team. The 23-year-old went 0-for-1 with one walk while starting in Monday's intrasquad game, and he'll get another chance to face live pitching Tuesday. It's still unclear whether the team will deem him ready for the season opener, but it's unlikely that he'd miss much time if he isn't available Thursday.

Robles (undisclosed) is starting in center field for Monday's exhibition game against the Orioles, batting ninth.

Robles arrived in camp Saturday after missing the first several weeks for an undisclosed reason, and he'll be able to participate in the team's second exhibition game Monday. The 23-year-old was optimistic that he'll be ready to participate in the Nationals' season opener against the Yankees on Thursday, but it's still unclear whether he'll be game ready by then. However, it's encouraging that he's starting in Monday's exhibition game, and any potential absence to start the season is unlikely to last long.