Washington Nationals

Trey Lipscomb is out of the starting lineup for the Nationals Sunday. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Lipscomb will get a day of rest after starting seven straight contests for Washington. Ildemaro Vargas will man third base and hit seventh against Boston.

Keibert Ruiz is out of the starting lineup for the Nationals on Sunday. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Ruiz will take a seat for rest reasons after appearing in eight straight games. Riley Adams will start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Jacob Young is not in the starting lineup for the Nationals Sunday. (Source: Nationals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Young will take a seat for rest reasons Sunday. Victor Robles will patrol center field and bat ninth against Boston.

Jake Irvin delivered a solid performance, allowing two earned runs on four hits while striking out six over seven innings in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the Nationals' defeat, Irvin's outing was a testament to his growing reliability in the rotation. His season ERA now sits at a respectable 3.55, complemented by a 1.09 WHIP and a 3.34 FIP, indicating his effectiveness isn't just a product of luck. Fantasy managers should note his consistent strikeout-to-walk ratio and low BABIP, which suggest that Irvin could be a steady source of quality starts. While wins might be hard to come by on a struggling Nationals team, his individual performances are worth attention in most fantasy formats.

Eddie Rosario went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI in the Nationals' 4-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: His performance included drawing a walk and scoring once. Despite the solo home run, Rosario's season has been underwhelming, marked by a meager .167 batting average and a low .246 wOBA through 30 games. His power numbers are modest with four homers, and while he has shown some ability to get on base with walks, his overall production has been limited. Fantasy managers should view Rosario as a risky play, primarily useful in deeper leagues or as a fill-in option when facing favorable matchups. His current form suggests limited upside unless he can significantly improve his contact and on-base skills.

Joey Meneses went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Nationals' 4-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: His solo shot was a rare highlight in what has been a challenging season for the first baseman, who is now batting just .220 with a .252 wOBA over 34 games. Despite the power display, Meneses's overall production has been underwhelming, marked by a high strikeout rate and low walk rate. His fantasy value remains limited, primarily useful in deeper leagues or as a potential streaming option when facing favorable matchups.

Patrick Corbin delivered a quality start on Friday, allowing just one earned run on seven hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings as the Nationals topped the Red Sox 5-1.

Fantasy Impact: This performance was a refreshing change of pace for Corbin, whose season has been marred by a bloated 5.91 ERA and a 1.78 WHIP across eight starts. Despite the high ERA and WHIP, his outing against the Red Sox showed signs of potential stability, possibly hinting at a turnaround. However, fantasy managers should remain cautious. Corbin's high BABIP of .384 suggests he's been somewhat unlucky this season, but his low strikeout rate of 6.1 K/9 limits his upside in fantasy formats that reward strikeouts heavily. His performance in this game could be a stepping stone, but he'll need to string together more outings like this to regain trust in fantasy circles.

Matt Barnes declined his outright assignment to Triple-A and is a free agent. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Barnes went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Nationals. He will look to sign a deal with a new team.

Mitchell Parker delivered a decent outing, allowing two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a solid performance, Parker's effort wasn't enough to secure a win for the Nationals, as the bullpen couldn't hold the line. With this latest start, Parker maintains a strong 2.67 ERA and 1.07 WHIP for the season, indicators of his reliable presence in the rotation. His strikeout numbers weren't flashy this game, but his consistent control and ability to limit damage keep him as a viable option in most fantasy formats. Moving forward, fantasy managers should continue to view Parker as a steady, if not spectacular, contributor to their pitching staffs.

Trevor Williams delivered a masterful performance, allowing no earned runs on just two hits while striking out eight over five innings in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: This outing continues a strong season for Williams, who now boasts a 1.96 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP through eight starts. Given his consistent performance and ability to suppress hits and walks to this point, Williams's fantasy stock is on the rise.

Kyle Finnegan notched a save in the Nationals' 3-0 victory over the Orioles on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Finnegan delivered a clean inning, striking out one without allowing any hits or walks. This performance underscores Finnegan's role as a reliable closer for Washington. His season ERA now impressively stands at 1.76, coupled with a WHIP of 0.85, signaling strong ongoing contributions in these categories.

Lane Thomas took batting practice on Tuesday. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is the first time Thomas has taken BP since suffering a left MCL sprain. He continues to progress and could begin a rehab assignment soon.

The Nationals have activated Victor Robles (hamstring) from the IL. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Robles landed on the injured list in early February. Considering he was limited to just four games prior to the injury, he may be eased back into the everyday lineup.

The Nationals have optioned Alex Call to Triple-A Rochester. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Call played well in his limited time with the Nationals, posting a .313 batting average in seven games. Victor Robles was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

The Nationals have activated Robert Garcia (illness) from the IL. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Garcia was out of action due to a bout with the flu. The 27-year-old will rejoin the Nationals’ bullpen and Matt Barnes was designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Luis Garcia is not expected to miss much time after jamming his wrist Sunday. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Garcia suffered the injury while sliding into second base and was removed in the eighth inning Sunday. With the Nationals off yesterday, Garcia could be given Tuesday off to ensure he does not have any setbacks.

CJ Abrams went 1-for-5 with one run on Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact: Abrams continues a strong start to the season for the Nationals, hitting .283 with seven home runs and eight steals.

Josiah Gray (elbow) threw about 35 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Gray took to the mound for the first time since being diagnosed with a right flexor strain. He is scheduled for bullpen sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Riley Adams is not in the Nationals lineup on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Adams is hitting .218 so far this season. Keibert Ruiz is back behind the plate for Washington.

Ildemaro Vargas is in the Nationals lineup on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Vargas gets the start at third base for Washington. He is hitting .321 with five RBI so far this season.