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Hassell has made some changes to his swing since being sent back down to Triple-A in June, and it’s allowing him to hit for more power while staying more patient Robert Hassell III’s first stint in the major leagues did not go great.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 26

Nationals Rising Star Making Case to Return to Major League Baseball

The Washington Nationals optioned outfielder Robert Hassell III back to Triple-A Rochester on June 16. He’s been red hot ever since. The 23-year-old, who is the Nationals’ No.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Nationals designate Juan Yepez for assignment

The Nationals announced a series of roster moves today.

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Daylen Lile and Robert Hassell III are providing the Washington Nationals a spark

Daylen Lile and Robert Hassell III are still getting their feet wet, but their energy is giving the Nationals extra juice Neither Daylen Lile or Robert Hassell III have put up eye popping numbers in their first tastes of big league action, but they are still providing a lot of value to the team.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26

Nationals, thrilled with new call-ups, head west to face Mariners

The kids are all right. Two of Washington's top prospects made their major league debuts over the past week at Nationals Park, with outfielders Robert Hassell III and Daylen Lile both making strong first impressions.

MLB News / LWOSports.com / May 25

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 22

Watch: Nationals Rookie Gets First MLB Hit Off First Pitch, Then Steals Second

The Washington Nationals have seen yet another prospect they received in the massive Juan Soto trade make his MLB debut and he had about as good of a start as one could hope for.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / May 22

Robert Hassell III, Nationals look to make impact vs. Braves

Washington prospect Robert Hassell III is expected to make his major league debut on Thursday night when the Nationals and visiting Atlanta Braves complete their rain-shortened series.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 21

What Should Nationals Fans Expect From Robert Hassell III?

It has been another season of progress for the Washington Nationals, a team that unexpectedly went into rebuild mode after winning the first World Series championship in franchise history just six years ago.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 21

Nationals Prospects: Robert Hassell III gets the call to the show

Another piece of the Juan Soto trade is coming to the big leagues, as the Washington Nationals promote Robert Hassell The Washington Nationals have promoted their 11th ranked prospect Robert Hassell III to the big leagues.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 20

Nationals to Call Up Robert Hassell III as Dylan Crews Gets MRI

The Washington Nationals will reportedly promote outfield prospect Robert Hassell III to the Major League roster on Wednesday, per MiLB Central's Chase Ford.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Nationals to promote OF Robert Hassell III for MLB debut

The Nationals are recalling outfielder Robert Hassell III for his MLB debut, as first reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central. The Nats are dealing with a pair of injuries in their outfield.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 5

This Potential Nationals Star Just Made Prospect Team of the Week

Is Robert Hassell III ever going to live up to the hype and be a star for the Washington Nationals? That's what the organization and fan base are trying to figure out in the fifth year of his professional career and the fourth that he's been a part of this franchise.

Washington Nationals News / Inside The Diamonds / March 19

Washington Nationals Roster Moves 3/19/25

The Washington Nationals are facing the St. Louis Cardinals today in Grapefruit League play. Washington is 12-11 this spring. The Nationals had Jake Irvin start today and he went 5.2 innings giving up six runs on ten hits.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 28

Nationals Prospects: Robert Hassell III is finally healthy and hitting

Robert Hassell has been the story of Spring Training so far for the Washington Nationals At the time of the Juan Soto trade, Robert Hassell III was seen as one of the safest pieces in the package.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 26

Future Washington Nationals Star Has Carried AFL Power Stroke Over to Spring

It wasn’t too long ago that Washington Nationals outfielder Robert Hassell III was one of the most highly-touted prospects in baseball. When the team traded Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres in 2022, Hassell was the highest-ranked prospect who came back to the Nationals in the deal.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 22

Watch: Washington Nationals Top Prospect Slugs Game-Winning Double

At one point in Saturday’s spring training opener with the Houston Astros, the Washington Nationals had a no-hitter going through five innings. After Houston broke that up, the Astros tied the game.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 8

Nationals prospects: What to make of Robert Hassell going into 2025

What can Nationals fans expect from the former top 50 prospect who has fallen on hard times When the Nationals traded Juan Soto in 2022, Robert Hassell III was one of the big pieces coming to DC.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 29

Washington Nationals Prospect Considered Potential Rule 5 Draft Target

The Rule 5 Draft is baseball’s way of saying that you can’t hang onto prospects forever. Held each December at Major League Baseball’s winter meetings, prospects that were left unprotected at the tender deadline can be selected by other teams.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19