With a veteran-laden and skilled bench crew, Nats’ skipper Dave Martinez is well equipped to take on the challenges of a pennant race, and hopefully playoff, baseball.
Assuming a return to health for Nats’ first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and the “born to hit” Howie Kendrick, Martinez will have a balanced and dangerous bench crew at his disposal down the stretch.
Matt Adams provides the Nats with a power-hitting left-handed bat off of the bench, as well as viable option to take over at first base on double-switches or when Zimmerman needs a break.