Washington Nationals

Jesse Winker went 0-for-3 but managed 2 RBI and a stolen base in the Nationals' 7-2 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Despite not recording a hit, Winker contributed to the team's win by driving in runs and stealing a base, showcasing his ability to impact the game in various ways. His performance this season has been solid, maintaining a .277 batting average with a decent .367 wOBA, indicating his effectiveness at the plate. His ability to draw walks, with a .132 walk rate, continues to provide him with opportunities to score and drive in runs, making him a valuable asset in fantasy lineups for his multifaceted contributions.

Nick Senzel hit two home runs and drove in five runs on Sunday against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Senzel hit home runs in the fourth and fifth innings to help Washington overcome an early 6-0 deficit. He is slashing .222/.263/.639 on the season.

Joey Gallo is not in the lineup for the Washington Nationals against the Miami Marlins Saturday. (Source: Washington Nationals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gallo will sit out for regular rest, with Nick Senzel occupying the designated hitter spot and batting eighth against the Marlins for manager Dave Martinez Saturday.

Cade Cavalli is expected to begin a rehab assignment in mid-May. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cavalli is facing live hitters for the first time on Monday. He said he is about a month and a half away from fully returning. He is hitting 96 mph in bullpen sessions.

The Nationals optioned Drew Millas to Triple-A Rochester. (Source: Washington Nationals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Millas has been optioned with Keibert Ruiz being activated from the injured list. He appeared in two games while he was up in the majors.

Joey Meneses will get the start for the Nationals at first base Friday. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Meneses will spell Joey Gallo for Friday’s matchup with the Astros. The 31-year-old is hitting .196 with five RBI in 14 games this season.

Stone Garrett (ankle) is set to start a rehab assignment Saturday with Double-A Harrisburg. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Garrett has yet to play this season after undergoing ankle surgery in August 2023. The 28-year-old will likely have a lengthy rehab assignment ahead of him before the Nationals return him to the active roster.

Hunter Harvey (hand) stated that he is feeling better and could be available if needed Wednesday. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Harvey was removed from his relief outing Tuesday after being hit on his left hand, which he says caused him to lose feeling in his hand. X-rays were negative and Harvey should see game action again this week.

The Nationals optioned Joan Adon to Triple-A Rochester. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Adon was sent down the day after making a start on Tuesday where he allowed one run on three hits over four innings. He could be called back up soon with Josiah Gray on the 15-day IL.

Stephen Strasburg officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball Saturday. (Source: Andrew Golden of The Washington Post)

Fantasy Impact: Strasburg was set to announce his plans to retire at the end of the 2023 season, but those plans were delayed as he and the Nationals continued to negotiate the terms of the retirement. The No. 1 draft pick in 2009 signed a $245 million contract extension in 2019, but only threw 530 pitches in the big leagues after that as he struggled to recover from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. Strasburg exits the league with three All-Star selections and a World Series MVP on his resume.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said James Wood is likely to begin the season in Triple-A. (Source: Jessica Camerato on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wood was re-assigned to minor league camp on Friday. He impressed throughout Spring Training and should be called up at some point during the season.

Carter Kieboom cleared outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Rochester. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kieboom hit 3-for-13 in Spring Training. He could be called up at some point this season.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that tests came back negative on Daylen Lile who is dealing with a lower back injury. (Source: Chelsea Janes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Martinez said Lile is in pain, but it appears he was fortunate that the tests returned negative. He is without a clear timetable to return.

The Nationals announced that Mason Thompson will undergo Tommy John surgery. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thompson dealt with injuries in the middle of last season, and he'll now miss all of this year. It will be the second time he has undergone this surgery with the first time being back in high school.

Dylan Floro is expected to miss some time due to shoulder tightness. (Source: Andrew Golden on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Floro told him this typically happens in the spring so he’s not too concerned. Floro signed a one-year deal with the Nationals this offseason.

The Nationals are reportedly off the market according to Lerner family. (Source: ESPN.com)

Fantasy Impact: The Nationals had been on the market for nearly two years. The Lerner family began exploring a potential sale in April 2022 after owning the team since buying it from the MLB in 2006.

Zach Davies has come to terms with the Nationals on a minor-league contract. (Source: Andrew Golden on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: If Davies can catch on with the Nationals this spring, he will bring significant experience to the staff. The 31-year-old righty had a season he'd like to put behind him in 2023, as he struggled to a 7.00 ERA over 18 starts for the Diamondbacks. Davies has been much better than throughout most of his nine-year career, recording 60 wins and a 4.36 ERA over 200 starts.

The Washington Nationals signed Luis Perdomo to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Perdomo returns to the MLB after time playing in Japan. He last pitched in the MLB with the Brewers two seasons ago.

Adonis Medina has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Nationals. (Source: according to MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: A consensus Top-100 prospect in the Philadelphia system several years ago, Medina is now a well-traveled 27 year old. He made 12 starts for the Kia Tigers in Korea last year after making 14 relief appearances for the Mets in 2022. Over 35 1/3 career MLB innings, Medina has posted a 5.35 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and 27-to-13 K/BB ratio. He will compete for a spot in the Nationals' pitching staff this spring.

Israel Pineda has cleared outright waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pineda was designated for assignment last week by the Nationals. He'll continue to provide depth at catcher for Washington.