#victor-robles

#victor-robles

The day we realized that Finnegan might be a fixture in a high-leverage relief role was when he struck out the side against the Angels. In a game early in 2022, the Nationals had a 4-2 lead in the seventh inning, but the top of the lineup was due up for the Angels. That meant someone had to face the star-studded trio of Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, and former Nationals standout Anthony Rendon.

In 2019, his first full season in the majors, Robles was plunked 25 times, second-most in the majors. He managed to finish eighth in hit-by-pitches in 2021 despite playing only 107 total games. In a half-season with the Mariners in 2024, Robles managed to get plunked 10 times in 262 plate appearances; for frame of reference, last season the Chicago White Sox were plunked 43 total times in 5,869 plate appearances.

I want to take a moment to sincerely apologize for my recent reaction on the field. I let my frustration get the best of me.

Robles was ejected after tossing his bat at pitcher Joey Estes following an inside pitch that nearly hit him, prompting a conflict on the field.