Harper wants to give first base a chance

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have been unafraid to try new things with Bryce Harper this season. He has batted leadoff for the first time since 2013. He has played center field regularly -- where he's starting again Monday night -- for the first time in three years. Could first base be the latest new position for Harper?

Harper fielded grounders and took instructions from first-base coach Tim Bogar on the field at Nationals Park, hours before their game against the Red Sox. In fact, Harper has been telling manager Dave Martinez lately that he wants to play first base.

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However, Martinez said he would not expect to start Harper in a game at first base, although he left…