The Nationals called top prospect Anthony Rendon up to Triple-A Syracuse Saturday, where he will make the move from third base to second. According to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Danny Knobler, the move indicates Nationals are considering having Rendon play just a handful of games at second before possibly calling him up to replace Danny Espinosa. Espinosa has battled injuries and has just a .478 OPS on the season.
Rendon had a 1.064 OPS at Double-A Harrisburg, while having his stay interrupted for a brief cameo in the majors. Rendon has played five games at second base in his career, all this season.