TREY LIPSCOMB NEWS

'You live and you learn': Lipscomb grateful to return to Nationals CHICAGO -- Rookie Trey Lipscomb was called up to the Nationals during their first and last road trips of the season. Along the way, he learn...

SEPTEMBER 23 • MLB.COM

Rejoining big-league club The Nationals recalled Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact With the struggling CJ Abrams heading down to the minors for the final week-plus of the season, Lipscomb will return to Washington in order to replenish the Nats' infield depth. The 24-year-old owns just a .515 OPS through 204 plate appearances in the big leagues this season, and he will almost certainly be limited to a bench role while Nasim Nunez takes over for Abrams at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Rochester The Nationals optioned Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact After being recalled by the Nationals on July 6, Lipscomb slowly saw his playing time dwindle as he struggled to a .152/.211/.182 slash line with a 23.6 percent strikeout rate across 71 plate appearances. With Ildemaro Vargas establishing a regular role at the hot corner, Lipscomb will go back down to Rochester, where he will have an everyday role at third base. Jose Tena was recalled from Rochester in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Rochester The Nationals optioned Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact After being recalled by the Nationals on July 6, Lipscomb slowly saw his playing time dwindle as he struggled from the plate, slashing .152/.211/.182 with a 23.6 percent strikeout rate across 71 plate appearances. With Ildemaro Vargas establishing a regular role at the hot corner, Lipscomb will go back down to Rochester, where he will have an everyday role at third base. Jose Tena was recalled from Rochester in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Thursday Lipscomb is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

Impact The righty-hitting Lipscomb had already been excluded from the starting nine in four of the Nationals' last six matchups with right-handed pitchers, but he'll now find himself on the bench Thursday against a lefty (Kyle Harrison). Lipscomb already seems to have lost hold of a regular role at third base to Ildemaro Vargas, and a demotion to the minors could be imminent for the 24-year-old, who is slashing just .152/.211/.182 since he was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on July 6.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Idle again Lipscomb is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Lipscomb will cede third-base duties to Ildemaro Vargas for a second consecutive game. It hasn't been announced that Lipscomb is dealing with an injury, so it seems like his playing time is declining. Lipscomb is 4-for-37 (.108) at the plate since the All-Star break while Vargas is 10-for-30 (.333) during that stretch.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Lipscomb is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Lipscomb will get a chance to clear his head after going 0-for-7 in his last three starts. Ildemaro Vargas will bat eighth and play third base Monday.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Lipscomb is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Brewers.

Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for Lispcomb after he finished July with a .167/.206/.200 slash line and 27 percent strikeout rate over 17 games. Ildemaro Vargas, who posted a .731 OPS last month, will receive another start at third base and could receive more consistent playing time if Lipscomb continues to struggle.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Washington lineup Lipscomb is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Arizona, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact It's a day off for Lipscomb, who has managed a lowly .406 OPS in July. Ildemaro Vargas will fill in for him at third base as the Nationals try to avoid the sweep.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Lipscomb is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at St. Louis.

Impact Lipscomb started the first two games of the series but will sit for Sunday's finale while in the midst of a 3-for-25 slump. Ildemaro Vargas will man the hot corner and bat seventh for Washington.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting nine Lipscomb is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Ildemaro Vargas will get the nod at third base while Lipscomb retreats to the bench for the series finale. While starting in each of the Nationals' last nine games, Lipscomb recorded just six hits in 30 at-bats, bringing his batting average down to a .222 over 51 games with the big club. Lipscomb has made an impact on the bases (11 steals in 13 attempts), but the poor batting average and lack of power (.037 ISO) in his profile makes it difficult to mine much fantasy value from him outside of NL-only leagues or deeper mixed leagues.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting nine Wednesday Lipscomb is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Following his promotion from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Lipscomb started at third base in each of the Nationals' ensuing four games, going 2-for-14 with a run scored. Ildemaro Vargas will fill in for him Wednesday, but Lipscomb should see the bulk of the starts at the hot corner moving forward after the Nationals recently designated Nick Senzel for assignment.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Could get regular run at third base Lipscomb will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Lipscomb will make his second straight start at third base after going 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Nationals' 14-6 win in the second game of the series with St. Louis. With Washington designating Nick Senzel for assignment Saturday, Lipscomb should have a fairly clear path to a regular role at the hot corner, if his performance warrants sticking around as an everyday player. Over his four stints in the majors this season, Lipscomb enters Sunday's game with a collective .236/.307/.268 slash line to go with one home run and 10 stolen bases across 137 plate appearances.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Washington The Nationals recalled Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Lipscomb will begin his fourth stint in the majors this season, as he takes the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by Nick Senzel, who was designated for assignment. After being optioned to Rochester on June 24, Lipscomb went 15-for-38 with five doubles, three home runs and 12 RBI. He will start at third base and bat eighth in Saturday's game against the Cardinals, per Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Washington The Nationals recalled Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Saturday marks the fourth time this season that Lipscomb has been called up to the majors, as he takes the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by Nick Senzel, who was designated for assignment. Since being optioned to Rochester on June 24, Lipscomb went 15-for-38 with five doubles, three home runs and 12 RBI.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 4 • MLB.COM

Will see playing time at first base Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Lipscomb will play a good amount of first base as Joey Gallo shifts to right field, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Gallo has been the team's regular first baseman, but he will receive reps in right field now with Lane Thomas (knee) sidelined indefinitely. Lipscomb will play multiple positions, per Martinez, but he is starting at first base Wednesday in Atlanta and could receive the lion's share of starts there for the time being. The 23-year-old posted a .563 OPS with one home run and four stolen bases over 14 games with the Nationals earlier this month.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Lipscomb was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Lipscomb got regular at-bats at third base while Nick Senzel was on the injured list, but with Senzel back in action Lipscomb will head back to Rochester to play every day. The 23-year-old has slashed .224/.278/.286 with one home run and four stolen bases over 14 games with the big club.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three steals in victory Lipscomb went 3-for-5 with a run, an RBI and three stolen bases Monday in an 8-1 win over San Francisco.

Impact Lipscomb was a key part of a big second inning for Washington, singling to left field to plate the team's first run and proceeding to steal second base. He reached third on a Luis Garcia infield single, then provided a big highlight when he stole home while San Francisco attempted to catch Garcia in a rundown. Lipscomb went on to collect two more hits and another theft in the contest, highlighting why he's remained in the lineup despite a recent 0-for-11 slump. The 23-year-old is slashing .265/.286/.353 with a homer, three RBI, five runs and four steals through 35 plate appearances.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

Officially selected to MLB roster The Nationals selected Lipscomb's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Lipscomb will officially get his first look in the majors after Nick Senzel (thumb) landed on the injured list Saturday. The 23-year-old prospect was only able to reach Double-A last season, but a .400/.455/.540 slash line during spring training makes it reasonable to think he can find early success in the majors. Lipscomb is capable of playing across the infield but will likely play most often at third base as Senzel's replacement.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Nationals selected Lipscomb's contract Thursday and will promote him to the major-league team, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lipscomb had an impressive showing in spring training, posting a .400/.455/.540 line while striking out seven times across 55 plate appearances. He was originally reassigned to minor-league camp, though the injury to Nick Senzel (hand) opens up a roster spot. Lipscomb is capable of playing any infield position and appeared primarily at second base in the exhibition season. However, his clearest path to regular at-bats immediately looks to be at third base.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE