Washington Nationals fans have been hearing the name Victor Robles for quite some time now. Signed way back in 2013, he proceeded to have a meteoric rise up prospect lists everywhere.
Now, after a couple cups of coffee in two straight Septembers, he finally has a clear path to an everyday role in the Nationals’ outfield.
Unfortunately, the path cleared via an injury to Michael A. Taylor. The toolsy outfielder strained his left knee and hip on a spectacular diving catch against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday and is now set to miss “a significant amount time.