Dee Gordon Absent Sunday
Dee Gordon is sitting Sunday after leaving Saturday's game early with a strained quad. The 31-year-old injured himself on the basepaths in the third inning yesterday, but should be considered day-to-day. With an off-day Monday, expect Gordon to return when the Cardinals visit town on Tuesday opening up a three-game set. Gordon missed time earlier this year with a wrist injury and hasn't had much success since his return in mid-June. He's stolen just two bases since May 17 and is getting all of his at-bats as the team's ninth hitter. It's not an optimal spot to be in fantasy-wise, but a trade shouldn't be ruled out over the next month, which could help his stock. Tim Beckham is taking his spot in the lineup versus Astros starter Gerrit Cole.
Source: Seattle Mariners - Twitter
Seattle Mariners second baseman Source: Seattle Mariners - Twitter
Dee Strange-Gordon Activated On Monday
Dee Strange-Gordon has been activated off the paternity leave list on Monday. Gordon has missed each of the last three games, but will return ahead of Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. This season, Gordon is hitting .293/.293/.345 with three RBI and two steals. The veteran utility man should resume his role in Washington, but can remain ignored in basically all fantasy formats.
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Washington Nationals infielder Source: Washington Nationals
Dee Strange-Gordon Scratched From Lineup, Lane Thomas Starting
Dee Strange-Gordon has been scratched from the lineup Thursday with an unspecified injury, according to Jesse Dougherty. Lane Thomas will get the start in center field and bat eighth versus Pirates right-hander J.T. Brubaker. Dougherty also reports that outfielder Donovan Casey is heading to Washington from Triple-A Rochester, so it seems likely Strange-Gordon could be heading to the injured list. Thomas has just three hits in 21 at bats so far this season and has just a .190 on-base percentage while sporting a 38% strikeout rate. He's not a recommended fantasy option at the moment.
Source: Jesse Dougherty - Washington Post
Washington Nationals outfielder Source: Jesse Dougherty - Washington Post
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