The Washington Nationals are hosting the St. Louis Cardinals for a weekend series, marked by a postgame concert featuring O.A.R. which highlights their new song, "Our Diamond. Our District." This will be the first full public performance of the song. On the field, the Nationals adjust their lineup, with Josh Bell and Amed Rosario returning, as the team looks to improve after recent struggles from key players. Manager Dave Martinez discusses potential bullpen changes while tracking the team's defensive performance, showcasing both strengths and weaknesses within their roster.
"I think at this particular moment, we'll probably push [ Brad Lord] back to the bullpen. Kind of give him a breather, and then we'll see what happens in the next couple weeks." - manager Dave Martinez said mid-week
The team is 4-2 when Bell doesn't start a game, highlighting his struggles with a negative WAR of -0.8, the worst on the team.
Paul DeJong is your OAA leader, but he hasn't played in almost a month, while Luis Garcia Jr. has slumped to a -4.0, indicating defensive shortcomings.
Mitchell Parker’s recent performance has been inconsistent, showing promise in an 8.0 inning game before struggling in subsequent games, creating uncertainty for his role.
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