Entering 2027, there are going to be a few position battles to watch. There should be plenty of competition on the pitching staff in particular. However, one spot that intrigues me is the first base/DH position. It looks like there…
The Washington Nationals face a roster decision at first base and designated hitter entering the 2027 season following the departure of Luis Garcia Jr. Potential candidates for the role include Andres Chaparro, Abimelec Ortiz, and Yohandy Morales. The team has frequently utilized platoons at first base and designated hitter throughout the season.
Abimelec Ortiz, the lone left-handed hitter among the options, has batted .194 with a .592 OPS across 42 games. In contrast, right-handed batter Andres Chaparro has hit .292 with 10 home runs and a .962 OPS since the All-Star break, while batting .296 against right-handed pitching.
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