Washington Nationals recall top OF prospect Robles

The Washington Nationals recalled top outfield prospect Victor Robles from Triple-A Syracuse among a wave of September call-ups on Tuesday.

The Washington Nationals recalled top outfield prospect Victor Robles from Triple-A Syracuse among a wave of September call-ups on Tuesday.

In addition, the team recalled infielder Adrian Sanchez and right-hander Austin Voth from Syracuse, reinstated right-handers Erick Fedde and Joe Ross from the 60-day disabled list selected the contract of right-hander Kyle McGowin from Syracuse and outrighted left-hander Tommy Milone to the same affiliate.

Robles, 21, joins the Nationals for the first time this season after making his major league debut as a September call-up last year. He spent the majority of this year on the minor league disabled list with an elbow injury sustained on a diving catch attempt in April.

In 40 games with Syracuse this year, Robles hit .278 with two home runs, 10 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases. He hit .250 with two triples and four RBIs in 24 at-bats during his time in the majors last season.

Robles, widely considered a top-10 MLB prospect, will likely have his at-bats limited playing behind Juan Soto, Bryce Harper and Adam Eaton in Washington's outfield mix.

Ross is back with the Nationals following his recovery from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in July 2017. He posted a 2.39 ERA in six minor league rehab starts across four different levels.

Prior to his elbow injury, Ross had cemented himself as a regular in Washington's rotation thanks to back-to-back seasons with a sub-4.00 ERA in 2015-16. The 25-year-old is 17-13 with a 3.95 ERA for his career.

Fedde, 25, had been placed on the disabled list on July 5 with right shoulder inflammation. He returns to face the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

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