Each week this season, we’ll take the temperature of the Nationals roster to see whose stock is rising or falling.
Record: 3-3
Team slash: .203/.277/.316
Team ERA: 3.83
Runs per game: 3.3
STOCK UP
Yunel Escobar, 3B: .318 AVG/ .591 SLG/ .909 OPS
The Nationals have to hope that Escobar’s latest injury isn’t that serious, being that he’s been one of the few steadying forces in the lineup this season. Think about it: It’s gotten to the point where Escobar, who was thought more for his glove than his bat in recent years, has been hitting in the cleanup spot behind Bryce Harper lately.