Nationals Shuffle Lineup vs. Padres With Crews Back in RF
Manager Blake Butera makes multiple lineup tweaks, slotting Crews back into right field and shifting Wood to designated hitter for the Nats-Padres matchup.
Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera announced several lineup changes ahead of the game against the San Diego Padres. Dylan Crews returns to right field, bumping James Wood to the DH spot. Nasim Nunez gets the start at second base and will hit ninth in the order. Keibert Ruiz is behind the plate and slotted eighth in the batting order.
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