Nationals host the Phillies in the season opener
The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies for the season opener2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANDRÉS CHAPARRO #87 - FIRST BASEMAN - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Officially placed on IL The Nationals placed Chaparro (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to March 24.
Impact Chaparro suffered a left oblique strain during batting practice in mid-March. He's eligible to return April 2, but he'll likely need to ramp up his activity during extended spring training or on a rehab stint in the minors before being ready for major-league action. He played 33 regular-season games for Washington in 2024, but it's unclear whether he would be immediately called up to the major-league roster once fully healthy.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Will start season on IL Chaparro (oblique) is slated to begin the season on the injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact An MRI last week on Chaparro's left oblique confirmed a strain, which will knock the infielder out of commission for a few weeks. Chaparro had been competing for the final spot on the Nationals' bench.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Sent for MRI on oblique Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Friday that Chaparro has left oblique tightness and will undergo an MRI Saturday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Chaparro felt his oblique tighten up while he was taking batting practice Friday. The 25-year-old is competing for the final spot on the Nationals' bench, but any sort of strain would knock him out for Opening Day.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Injures side in batting practice Chaparro was scratched from Friday's lineup against Atlanta after injuring his left side during batting practice, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Chaparro has put up a 1.008 OPS this spring as he competes for the final spot on the Nationals' bench, but he could now be looking at an absence. The club should offer more details on Chaparro later Friday.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Goes on paternity list The Nationals placed Chaparro on the paternity list Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact Chaparro will likely miss the entirety of the three-game set against the Royals before returning for the weekend series versus the Phillies. Juan Yepez should see an uptick in playing time for the Nationals while Chaparro is away.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Idle Saturday Chaparro is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Chaparro is 3-for-32 (.094) in his last nine games and will get the day off Saturday to clear his head. Luis Garcia will fill in at DH while Jose Tena plays the keystone.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Tuesday Chaparro isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Impact Chaparro will get a day off Tuesday after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Monday's series opener. His absence will allow Juan Yepez to work as the Nationals' designated hitter and bat cleanup.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Chaparro isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.
Impact Chaparro has gone 0-for-8 with three strikeouts through the first two games of Washington's series against the Marlins, and he'll now get a chance to regroup Saturday. Juan Yepez will fill in as the Nats' designated hitter and bat third.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Four hits, three RBI in twin bill Chaparro went a combined 4-for-9 with a home run and three RBI across both games of a doubleheader sweep versus the Pirates on Saturday.
Impact Chaparro went a quiet 1-for-4 in the opener but was a big producer in the nightcap. He plated Washington's first run in Game 2 with a third-inning single, then tied the score in the seventh frame with a two-run blast to left field. Chaparro has three homers and nine RBI over his past seven contests.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Belts third homer Chaparro went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI Thursday against the Pirates.
Impact Chaparro's two-run blast in the first was his third of the season and provided the Nationals with an early three-run cushion. He later was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth to drive in his third run, though by that point the game was out of reach for the Nats. The rookie DH has a .233 average with eight doubles and 10 RBI since his call-up on August 13, while all three of his homers have come over the last eight games.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Washington lineup Chaparro is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rockies, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Impact It's the first day off for Chaparro since being called up, as he had started each of the last eight games. Joey Gallo will handle first base for the Nationals, while Juan Yepez will be the designated hitter.
AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks three doubles in debut Chaparro went 3-for-4 with three doubles, one RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Orioles.
Impact According to Jessica Camarato of MLB.com, Chaparro became just the fourth player since 1901 to hit three doubles in his major-league debut. He hit .328 with 23 home runs and 85 RBI at Triple-A this year and should continue to get opportunities to prove himself as a worthy trade-deadline acquisition.
AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Officially added to roster The Nationals selected Chaparro's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact Acquired from the Diamondbacks in the Dylan Floro trade, Chaparro is receiving his first major-league promotion after slashing .328/.405/.572 with 23 home runs over 105 games in 2024 at the Triple-A level. The 25-year-old can play both corner infield spots and could receive ample playing time at third base for the Nationals.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Set to join major-league roster Chaparro is expected to be called up from Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Chaparro was dealt to the Nationals at the trade deadline in a deal that sent relief pitcher Dylan Floro to the Diamondbacks. Chaparro has yet to make his major-league debut and he's spent eight years in the minors. This season the 25-year-old has combined to hit .328 with 23 home runs, 85 RBI, 76 runs and three stolen bases over 105 games with Triple-A Reno and Triple-A Rochester. With Jose Tena (thumb) dealing with a fingernail issue, it's possible that Chaparro sees his first opportunity at third base with the big-league club.
AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to Nationals Chaparro was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for Dylan Floro, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Chaparro became a prospect of note with the Yankees from 2019 through 2022, but he had a down year in 2023 at Triple-A (90 wRC+, .247/.331/.444 slash line) and joined the Diamondbacks on a minor-league deal this past offseason. The 25-year-old corner infielder did much better in his second year at Triple-A, slashing .332/.403/.564 with 19 home runs and a 17.6 percent strikeout rate in 95 games in the Pacific Coast League. He could get an audition with the rebuilding Nationals down the stretch.
JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
