Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber is getting the day off on Sunday against the Marlins. Schwarber has appeared in 17 straight games since starting the year on the COVID-19 injured list, as he is slashing .200/.268/.354 with two home runs, five RBI and seven runs scored. Josh Harrison will move from second base to left field for Sunday's contest, while Jordy Mercer will get the start at second.

Washington Nationals offseason acquisitionsJosh Bell andKyle Schwarber, who made delayed debuts with the team Monday thanks to the team's coronavirus situation, both did well at the plate. Bell was 1-for-3 with two walks and Schwarber was 2-for-5 with a double as Washington won by a score of 5-2. The Nationals offense has struggled this season, having been shut out in three of four games entering Monday, but it should be a decent offense with Trea Turner and Juan Soto in the mix. Clearly, ...

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarberand first baseman Josh Bellwill make their season debuts on Monday night, with Bell hitting fourth and Schwarber hitting fifth against John Gant and the Cardinals. Schwarber and Bell were part of the group of players that had been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak that delayed the start of Washington's season, and while it's unknown if they tested positive or were merely close contacts, they should make an impact to the Nationals offense now that ...

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester, catcher Alex Avila, outfielder Kyle Schwarber and second baseman Josh Harrison will not be available if the Nationals begin their season in the next few days, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Torres adds that none of these players have been identified as either testing positive or simply being in quarantine due to being a close contact. Regardless, they will be out for the short-term if the Nationals start playing this week, which ...

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber ended his spring hitting .250/.390/.583, his best spring by OPS since 2018. Although it's just a spring stat line, it does represent the kind of hitter Schwarber is: He will take his walks and whack homers, but the batting average isn't great. The newly-acquired Schwarber will be Washington's everyday left fielder and figures to get a decent batting order spot; he hit second in Monday's spring finale. Schwarber should be one someone's roster in ...

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber had his worst big league season in 2020, a poor enough showing that landed him a ticket out of the Windy City and into the nation's capital. The lefty slugger will look to bounce back in a rebuilt Washington lineup along with fellow NL Central defector Josh Bell, both of whom hope to provide much need protection for superstar Juan Soto. Schwarber certainly has the power to strike fear into opposing pitchers, with a career .249 ISO and .343 wOBA, but...

Free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarbersigned a one-year, $10 million deal with the Washington Nationals on Saturday, according to a source. Schwarber, a hero in the 2016 World Series run with the Cubs, became a free agent on Dec. 3 when he was non-tendered after six seasons in Chicago. The 27-year-old lefty slugger hit just .188 with 11 home runs in 59 games during the shortened 2020 season. He hit .230 with 121 homers in 551 regular season games in his time with the Cubs, also compiling a .981 ...

The Washington Nationals are looking to sign a free-agent corner outfielder despite already trading for first baseman Josh Bell this offseason. Marcell Ozuna is the biggest name available, but he could be out of the team's price range after having a big year in Atlanta. Veteran Michael Brantley is more affordable and still brings a high-quality bat, but he has defensive questions. Kyle Schwarber is also a defensive liability, but he would be more attractive if the universal designated hitter ...

The Washington Nationals are interested in free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber, who could add some nice pop to the middle of their lineup despite posting a .701 OPS during the shortened 2020 season. Washington has a very clear outfield need this winter, especially after former right fielder Adam Eaton signed a deal with the White Sox. The Nationals finished 10th in the National League last season with 66 home runs and have felt the loss of star third baseman Anthony Rendon. Schwarber has ties ...

The Chicago Cubs non-tendered 2016 World Series hero Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, making him a free agent after six seasons with the team. On the flip side, Chicago tendered contracts to 2016 National League MVP Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Baez and catcher Willson Contreras. The 27-year-old Schwarber was in his last year of arbitration, but the Cubs didn't want to pay him $8-9 million in 2021. The Cubbies remain open to bringing him back at a lesser deal after he hit .230 with 121 home ...