Victor Robles Fantasy

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles had considerable fantasy pomp coming into the year due to the blend of power (53 extra-base hits) and speed (28 steals) that he showcased last season. But through his first 20 games of 2020, that same production has been severely lacking. Despite a 28.1 ft/s sprint speed that ranks above average, Robles has only attempted one steal all year, in which he was caught. The power has dissipated as well, with just three doubles and one home run entering play Saturday. Oddly enough, his OPS+ has actually risen from 2019 to this point, which is an indicator that Robles may find his level over 162 games -- although thats not an option this year. Despite the pre-season investment that many made for the 23-year-old, his season-long potential has fallen by the wayside and he should only be an option in keepers formats or deep leagues.

3 months ago

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles and infielder Howie Kendrick are both getting the day off versus Orioles right-hander Asher Wojciechowski. Carter Kieboom enters the lineup playing third and batting seventh, while Michael A. Taylor will bat ninth and play center field. Kendrick is off to a decent start this season despite battling a minor back ailment, while Robles is hitting just .222 to start the year with no steals. Expect the duo to return to the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Mets.

3 months ago

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles remains absent from the team's summer camp with just less than a week until Opening Day against the Yankees on July 23. Robles has been quarantining in accordance with D.C.'s rules and was expected to arrive sometime this week. He'll need to catch up in a hurry if he arrives this weekend, so there's a chance that he won't be in the lineup against the Yankees next Thursday night. Even though he's been absent at camp, the 23-year-old is going early in fantasy drafts as a No. 2 outfielder after he clubbed 17 home runs and stole 28 bases in his rookie season with the Nats.

4 months ago