Dee Gordon Logs Two Hits, Steal In Loss
Dee Gordon had a good night at the plate Friday going 2-for-4 with a stolen base. Both hits went for singles as he scored the team’s only run of the game in a 7-1 loss. Gordon’s steal was his 12th of the year, which ties him for third in the majors, and he’s now batting a crisp .301 on the year. Gordon missed the last handful of games with a wrist injury earlier this week, but has since returned to bat leadoff for the M’s which undoubtedly boosts his value. If Mallex Smith continues to struggle, Gordon could remain in this spot in the order giving him more opportunities to steal bases and score runs. The speedster will also remain an asset for batting average and is one of the safer speed threats in baseball.
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Seattle Mariners second baseman Source: MLB.com
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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