Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies

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Oct 2, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (48) is greeted by right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Nationals will face the Philadelphia Phillies on 16th June 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series. Phillies have picked up their form at the right time, and they are really looking solid but the struggles of the Nationals have continued.

  • Phillies currently have a record of 32-31.
  • Nationals currently have a record of 23-42.

Injury Report:

Nationals:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Juan SotoRFWed, Jun 15KneeProbable for Jun 16
Josh RogersRPWed, Jun 15ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Alcides EscobarSSWed, Jun 15HamstringExpected to be out until at least Jun 21
Mason ThompsonRPTue, Jun 14BicepsExpected to be out until at least Jun 25
Hunter HarveyRPTue, Jun 14ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 25
Stephen StrasburgSPTue, Jun 14RibsExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Anibal SanchezSPMon, Jun 13NeckExpected to be out until at least Jul 8
Will HarrisRPSat, Jun 11PectoralExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Victor AranoRPWed, Jun 8KneeExpected to be out until at least Jul 5
Carter Kieboom3BWed, Jun 8ElbowOut for the season
Sean DoolittleRPWed, Jun 8ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Seth RomeroRPTue, Jun 7CalfExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Joe RossSPTue, May 31ElbowOut for the season

Phillies:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Ryan SherriffRPTue, Jun 14ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 20
Johan CamargoSSTue, Jun 14KneeExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Jean Segura2BTue, Jun 14FingerExpected to be out until at least Aug 15
JoJo RomeroRPTue, Jun 14ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 13
Nick Maton2BTue, Jun 14ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 21
Sam CoonrodRPTue, Jun 7ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 17
Kent EmanuelRPTue, Jun 7ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 17
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies

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Aug 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (22) walks to first base during sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
  • Juan Soto – Nationals

Soto will be the key to his team’s chances in this series, as he will look to give a solid start to the Nationals against the high-flying Phillies.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Philadelphia Phillies will be the favorites to win this game, as they currently have better from, and are looking quite dominant.

Match Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies to win the game.

You can watch the game on MLB TV.

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