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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Washington. This game is a makeup of a postponed game from Thursday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Fedde back from COVID-19 list as Nationals, Giants split doubleheader

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, center, stands on the mound as a trainer comes to check on him during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Washington. Scherzer left the game with an injury. Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is at center left. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Scherzer hurt, Giants beat Nationals behind Posey, DeSclafani

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, center, talks with manager Dave Martinez and a member of the team's medical staff before exiting a baseball game in then second inning against Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg exits with right trapezius muscle tightness, sparking concern

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Erick Fedde’s arm, Yadiel Hernandez’s homer push Nationals past Diamondbacks 3-0

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Josh Bell talks with home plate umpire Jeff Nelson after batting during the inning of baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals offense looks to simplify with runners in scoring position

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto hits a sacrifice fly during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Nationals reinstate Juan Soto, Will Harris from injured list

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, center, after he was pulled from the game during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Nationals still tight in NL East despite slow start

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg stands on the mound after giving up a two-run home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Stephen Strasburg headed to 10-day injured list

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Arizona Diamondbacks' Carson Kelly, center, runs the bases on a solo home run as Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, right, stands on the mound during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Andrew Young’s slam off Patrick Corbin helps D’backs top booed Nationals 11-6

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, general manager Mike Rizzo, and owner Mark Lerner watch the team during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Kyle Schwarzer, Josh Bell, Josh Harrison reinstated from injured list by Nationals

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the third inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg’s strong start spoiled late as Nationals get swept by Braves

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals ready for second attempt at opening day

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Nationals Park is closed after the opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was postponed because of coronavirus concerns. Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nationals in holding pattern after two more confirmed positive cases

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle delivers a pitch during an intersquad baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Friday, July 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Sean Doolittle, former Nationals reliever, signs with Cincinnati Reds

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 22, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman hits a home run during the second inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros in Houston. Zimmerman is offering his thoughts as told to AP in a diary of sorts while waiting for the 2020 season to begin. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

Ryan Zimmerman re-signing with Nationals on one-year deal

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Josh Bell aims to be key piece in Nationals’ playoff aspirations

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo talks with members of the media during the team's &quot;Winterfest&quot; baseball fan festival in Washington. The Nationals and Rizzo finalized a multiyear contract extension Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. The 59-year-old Rizzo, who also holds the title of president of baseball operations, built the team that won the 2019 World Series championship. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz, File) **FILE**

Washington Nationals set minor league affiliate lineup

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Nationals unwilling to give up top pitching prospects for Kris Bryant

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez reacts while walking back to the dugout after pulling starting pitcher pitcher Ben Braymer during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Fla. &quot;The first thing you want to do when you see the guys come in after not seeing them for a while, you want to give them a big hug, a fist bump, high-five,&quot; Martinez said Friday, July 3. &quot;Had to stop myself today from almost spitting in my mask because I drank some water. You're just used to it.&quot; (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Dave Martinez agrees to contract extension with Nationals

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner slides into home to score on a sacrifice fly by Kurt Suzuki during the first inning of the second game of the team's baseball doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Erick Fedde, Nationals beat Marlins in first game of twinbill, 5-0

By Steven Wine - Associated Press