Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds - News - August 06, 2023

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Blake Rutherford - Hits bench versus southpawRutherford is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactFollowing his call-up from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Rutherford started in left field in both of the Nationals' matchups with right-handed pitchers this past weekend against the Reds, going 0-for-7 with four strikeouts between those contests. Though the lefty-hitting Rutherford will hit the bench Monday versus the Phillies, he looks like he'll get a trial in the strong-side platoon role in left field that Corey Dickerson had occupied prior to his release last week.

AUGUST 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jake Alu - On bench MondayAlu is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactThe trade of Jeimer Candelario and the demotion of Luis Garcia to Triple-A Rochester last week have opened up two spots in the Washington infield, and Alu seems to have a hold on one of those everyday roles. He started in four of the previous five games, going 5-for-14 with a double, five RBI, two runs and two stolen bases. He'll cede his spot to Michael Chavis on Monday, but look for Alu to get the bulk of the starts at the keystone while he's wielding a hot bat.

AUGUST 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Keibert Ruiz - Resting MondayRuiz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactRuiz's absence from the lineup doesn't appear to be anything more than a rest day, considering that he made three starts (two at catcher, one at designated hitter) during the Nationals' series sweep of the Reds over the weekend. Riley Adams will step in for Ruiz behind the dish Monday.

AUGUST 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Andrew Moore - Makes High-A debutMoore (undisclosed) was reinstated from High-A Dayton's 60-day injured list Wednesday and made his team debut Friday, covering 1.1 innings while giving up three runs (two earned) o...

ImpactThe 23-year-old right-hander is pitching at the High-A level for the first time in his career after he topped out at Single-A Modesto and Single-A Daytona between stops with the Mariners and Reds organizations in 2022. Moore began the 2023 season on Dayton's injured list and endured a prolonged shutdown before he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 8. He was cleared to join Dayton's pitching staff after dominating over his four rehab outings in the ACL, where he tossed four no-hit innings and struck out nine.

AUGUST 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nick Senzel - Heads to bench MondaySenzel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

ImpactThough Senzel finds himself on the bench for the series opener with Miami, he started in five of the Reds' first six games of August and went 3-for-20 with a solo home run. With Jake Fraley (toe) recently joining Jonathan India (foot) on the injured list, Senzel could be in store for a near-everyday role in the short term.

AUGUST 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Kevin Newman - Rare start against rightyNewman is starting at second base and batting seventh in Monday's contest versus the Marlins.

ImpactEury Perez is taking the ball for Miami, marking the first time since June 18 that Newman has been in the lineup against a right-hander. Matt McLain is receiving a day off.

AUGUST 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Matt McLain - Taking seat MondayMcLain is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

ImpactThe Reds are rolling with Elly De La Cruz at shortstop, Spencer Steer at third base and Kevin Newman at second against rookie right-hander Eury Perez. It's McLain's first day off since July 20.

AUGUST 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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