There were two sort-of surprising things in the latest round of roster moves the Washington Nationals announced this afternoon:
Optioned to Triple-A:
LHP Sam Clay
RHP Kyle McGowin
INF Luis García
INF Carter Kieboom
OF Yadiel Hernandez
Selected to the Major League Roster:
INF Jordy Mercer
INF/OF Hernán Pérez
Designated for Assignment:
INF Jake Noll
In discussing the Nationals’ infield options recently, with Carter Kieboom once again having trouble at the plate, it seemed like one option was to move Starlin Castro over to third base and have Luis García (20, and not exactly tearing it up this spring either) shift over to second base as he did last year when Castro was hurt, but he too is listed in the group of players optioned out to Triple-A Rochester, so it looks like it will be .