Jacob Young CF WSH Tue 6/25/24 10:46 AM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young went 0-for-3 with a run scored and his 18th stolen base of the season in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
The center fielder was hit by a pitch to lead off the fifth inning, stole third base after a CJ Abrams infield single, then trotted home on a Joey Meneses knock. Young had racked up seven hits over the prior three games, and through 20 games in June he's slashing .262/.314/.354; however, Monday's steal was surprisingly his first of the month in three attempts.
Jacob Young CF WSH Sat 6/22/24 12:01 AM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three runs scored in Friday's victory against Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Young doubled and scored in both the third and sixth innings while also crossing home in the fourth. He's been very all-or-nothing this month; Young has four multi-hit performances in 17 games this month but has totaled just three hits in the other 13 games combined. This inconsistent run has lowered his season slash line to .263/.319/.328 with 11 extra-base hits and 17 steals through 64 games.
Jacob Young CF WSH Sun 6/16/24 7:50 PM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Young launched the first home run of his career, a fifth-inning blast off Marlins starter Jesus Luzardo. Even with minimal power, the 24-year-old has carved out an everyday role due to his high average and ability to steal bases. Young has played in 60 games on the season, batting .265 with one home run, 17 RBI, 31 runs scored and 17 stolen bases in 21 attempts.
Jacob Young CF WSH Wed 6/5/24 10:49 AM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young went 3-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
The center fielder had missed the prior two games due to swelling in his throwing hand, but Young was the Nationals' most effective offensive weapon in his return, collecting half of the team's six hits on the night. The 24-year-old offers basically no power -- his last extra-base hit was a double on May 19 -- but through 49 games this season he's batting .282 with 17 steals, 25 runs and 16 RBI.
Jacob Young CF WSH Tue 6/4/24 3:33 PM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young (hand) will start in center field and bat ninth in Tuesday's game versus the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Young missed two starts with swelling in his right hand but is feeling well enough to give it a go Tuesday against left-hander David Peterson and the Mets. The speedy Young is tied for fourth in baseball this season with 17 stolen bases.
Jacob Young CF WSH Mon 6/3/24 3:51 PM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young (hand) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Young exited Saturday's game against the Guardians with swelling in his right hand and has now been out of the lineup for two straight tilts. He attempted to do some hitting Monday but was still sore, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post. Lane Thomas will again slide over from right field to cover center field while Young rests up.
Jacob Young CF WSH Sun 6/2/24 12:19 PM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.comreports.
EDGE Analysis
Young exited Saturday's contest with swelling in his right (throwing) hand and will miss at least one game. Lane Thomas will shift to center field while Jesse Winker and Eddie Rosario start in the corner outfield Sunday.
Jacob Young CF WSH Sat 6/1/24 7:34 PM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young is day-to-day with swelling in his throwing hand, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The swelling occurred during early portions of Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians and Young opted to report it to a team trainer during a pitching change in the sixth inning, resulting in his removal from the game. His status for Sunday's game remains up in the air and won't be known until closer to first pitch.
Jacob Young CF WSH Sat 6/1/24 5:59 PM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young was removed from Saturday's game against the Guardians with an undisclosed injury, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
A trainer tended to Young while the Nationals made a pitching change in the bottom of the sixth inning before walking Young off the field. Eddie Rosario will fill center field while Joey Gallo enters the game in left. It's unclear exactly what type of injury Young is dealing with, but we should learn more later Saturday.
Jacob Young CF WSH Fri 5/31/24 10:25 AM
Jacob Young
CF WSH
Young went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old center fielder has heated up again, batting .345 (10-for-29) over the last 10 games. Young remains limited as a fantasy asset -- he has yet to hit a homer this year and has a 4.5 percent walk rate -- but he tends to take full advantage when he does get on base. He's slashing .279/.338/.329 through 46 big-league games with 17 steals in 20 attempts, plus 14 RBI and 25 runs.