Nationals Call Up Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A
The Washington Nationals have called up powerful first baseman Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester, as announced on Tuesday.
Chaparro, 26 years old, has had a standout season in the minor leagues, batting .274 with 15 home runs in 53 games. The Nationals’ interim manager, Miguel Cairo, indicated that Chaparro will primarily play against left-handed pitchers and was included in Tuesday night’s lineup against the New York Mets’ left-hander, David Peterson.
This is the second time Chaparro has been called up to the majors this season. The player debuted last year and has a batting average of .205 with four home runs in 37 games in the Major Leagues.
In addition, infielder José Tena was sent to Triple-A.
Last week, Washington, which is in last place, released veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. The Nationals also have veteran Josh Bell at that position.
On the other hand, Nationals right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray held a live batting practice session on Tuesday, as he recovers from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last July.
Right-handed pitcher Travis Sykora, the Nationals’ top pitching prospect, was scheduled for Tommy John surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament that was diagnosed last month.
