When the Washington Nationals called shortstop prospect Carter Kieboom up in late April, Nats’ GM Mike Rizzo explained that it was a good chance to get the 21-year-old infielder up and get his feet wet in the majors while there was a need in the big league lineup.
An ancillary benefit, Rizzo explained, was that bringing up their top shortstop/second base prospect in the organization allowed them move Wilmer Difo back into a bench role.
“[It] strengthens a strength of ours in putting Wilmer Difo back into a more comfortable role of being that super-utility player that can play multiple positions and help us off the bench,” Rizzo said.