With a starting middle infield spot expected to be open for the 2016 campaign, there may be a silver lining to Anthony Rendon's early season injury woes....
The Washington Nationals front office has always emphasized that their goal is to be a consistent winner. Since the team is expected to challenge for (at least) a division title in 2015, the ideal situation would be to have their entire lineup healthy. This entire lineup includes star third baseman Anthony Rendon, whose rehab was recently been shut down again with an oblique injury. While Rendon's injury certainly isn't the best thing for the 2015 Nats, it could actually help the Nationals next year.