Final evening, Paul DeJong suffered one of many nastier accidents I’ve seen in a while. He was hit within the head by a 93 MPH fastball by Mitch Keller. DeJong was gushing blood and Keller seemed very shaken up. It seems to be just like the veteran should go on the IL.
In response to a number of studies, infielder Trey Lipscomb will probably be becoming a member of the staff in Pittsburgh immediately. Lipscomb will doubtless be a bench piece till both CJ Abrams or DeJong return. Hopefully DeJong didn’t undergo any critical accidents and may return in brief order.
The Nationals at the moment are going to have a patchwork left facet of the infield. Given how good Nasim Nunez has been the final couple days, he’s prone to be the beginning shortstop till Abrams comes again.
Nonetheless, third base goes to be a rotating solid of characters. It should doubtless be some mixture of Lipscomb, Amed Rosario, and Jose Tena. Lipscomb is the very best defender of the three, however seemed tough on the plate in 2024. He hit .200 with a .500 OPS in 190 at bats final 12 months.
Amed Rosario has swung a sizzling bat to start out the season, hitting .300 with a .790 OPS. Nonetheless, he seemed suspect defensively at third base final evening. Jose Tena has not seen a lot enjoying time this season.
It’s price noting that they didn’t convey up prime prospect Brady Home. I feel it’s the proper transfer. Home nonetheless must refine his method at AAA.
First, we at Federal Baseball are sending our prayers to Paul DeJong. Hopefully he can get better rapidly. Whereas he hadn’t gotten going with the bat but, his protection over on the sizzling nook was distinctive this season. Additionally, congratulations to Trey Lipscomb on the recall.
