Of all the players who have spent only a few games as a Washington National, Jonathan Lucroy might appreciate those few games the most.
The veteran catcher — a two-time All-Star in his career, has been with the Nationals since April 6, when the Nats began the 2021 season with roster catchers Alex Avila and Yan Gomes on the COVID Injured List. He was designated for assignment Monday when Avila and Gomes were reinstated.
Manager Davey Martinez said it was difficult to break the news to Lucroy, even though he’d been expecting it.
“I’ve known him for quite some time.