Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo told MLB.com that he would not guarantee what role Anthony Rendon would play on the team in 2014. When asked if Rendon would return to the role of starting second baseman, Rizzo replied, "I don't know where he is going to play or what he is going to do."
As a rookie in 2013, Rendon hit .265 with seven home runs and 35 RBI in 98 games.