The Nationals recalled Pinckney from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.
He'll absorb the roster spot vacated by Nasim Nunez (bereavement). Pinckney has held his own during his time in the big leagues this season, going 6-for-22 with one home run and one stolen bases. He'll likely return to Rochester next week when Nunez rejoins the active roster.
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Nationals' Andrew Pinckney: Relegated to Triple-A
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The Nationals optioned Pinckney to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.
With James Wood (oblique) expected to return from the injured list Wednesday, the Nationals will send Pinckney down to Triple-A to free up a roster spot. The 25-year-old performed well during his first stint with the big club, going 6-for-22 with a homer, two RBI, six runs and a steal while appearing in 13 games.
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Nationals' Andrew Pinckney: Homers in first big-league start
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Pinckney went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Phillies.
Making his first MLB start and second appearance, Pinckney cut the Nats' deficit to 6-2 in the fourth inning with his first big-league hit, a 402-foot blast off Cristopher Sanchez. The 25-year-old outfielder was recalled from Triple-A Rochester after James Wood (oblique) landed on the IL earlier in the week. Pinckney figures to see most of his playing time against left-handed pitching, though he does offer some intriguing upside after slashing .271/.345/.425 with 13 homers and 18 steals in 94 Triple-A games this season.
