Dee Gordon On Pace For 16 Walks This Season
Dee Gordon has enjoyed a solid, if unspectacular, first half with his new team this season. Outside of a .248/.264/.273 line in the month of June following a broken toe injury, Gordon has been a consistent presence at the top of the order. His 22 stolen bases by far leads the team but continues to post low on-base totals despite a batting average of .283. Through 361 at-bats this season, Gordon has walked an astoundingly low six times all season. His .301 on-base percentage must improve if the Mariners intend on playing into October. Lack of power plus a lack of consistently getting on base will continue to supress Gordon's fantasy value.
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Seattle Mariners second baseman Source: Seattle Mariners
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.
Source: Washington Nationals
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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