In running down the list of injuries throughout the organization that left the Nationals with no option but starting Alex Avila at second base on Thursday night, Washington’s skipper Davey Martinez noted that infielder Carter Kieboom, 23, was considered as an option, but was not available.
“The thought process was there,” Martinez said. “Carter is not available. Carter is hurt. He’s got a knee injury, so he’s out.”
Kieboom has a .248/.380/.409 line on the year at Triple-A Rochester, with seven doubles and five home runs in 40 games, but he hasn’t played since June 29th at this point.