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Steve Lombardozzi | Second Baseman

Team:	Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:	(24) / 9/20/1988
Ht / Wt:	6'0' / 175
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: $501,250, 2014: Under team contract, 2015-2017: Arbitration Eligible, 2018: Free Agent
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Steve Lombardozzi went 3-for-4 with a two-run double in Friday's win over the Phillies.

The three-hit night pulled his batting average up from .220 to .242 on the year. With Danny Espinosa (wrist) ailing, Lombardozzi should get regular playing time at second base over the next few days. He doesn't excel in any one category, but with his multi-position eligibility, he could be useful in deeper mixed fantasy leagues. May 24 - 9:58 PM

Lombardozzi has three hits in win over Phils
May 24 - 9:58 PM
Lombardozzi to play second base Wed. and Thu.
May 1 - 11:27 AM
Lombardozzi to get regular playing time
Apr 24 - 4:49 PM
Steve Lombardozzi goes 0-for-6
Mar 17 - 5:15 PM

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Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said during a radio appearance Wednesday that Steve Lombardozzi will play second base for the final two games of the series against the Braves.

This means that the struggling Danny Espinosa will take a seat. Of course, Lombardozzi hasn't been much better lately, as he's hitless over his last 13 at-bats dating back to April 23. Still, it's a situation to monitor in fantasy leagues.

Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter

May 1 - 11:27 AM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Wednesday that Steve Lombardozzi will begin playing regularly.

The Nationals have struggled to produce offensively over the past week and believe starting Lombardozzi could provide a spark. The 24-year-old is hitting .345 with an .815 OPS in 31 plate appearances this season. He can play a variety of positions and will get a nice boost in fantasy value with the added playing time.

Source: Bill Ladson on Twitter

Apr 24 - 4:49 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

While his teammates were combining for 16 hits and 12 runs, Steve Lombardozzi went 0-for-6 for the Nationals on Sunday.

The Nationals are optimistic that Danny Espinosa's shoulder problems won't force him out of the lineup at any point, but Lombardozzi is supposed to be their fallback if something goes wrong. Now it's worth wondering if Anthony Rendon might not be the choice instead. While Rendon is tearing it up this spring, Lombardozzi is 9-for-52 with a couple of doubles, no homers and one walk.

Mar 17 - 5:15 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Steve Lombardozzi was responsible for all of the Nationals' offense in Saturday's loss to the Phillies, smashing a two-run double in the fifth inning.

Lombardozzi finished the night 1-for-4. He's been a nice luxury for the Nationals to have this season, able to fill in at several positions without a major dropoff offensively. The 23-year-old is hitting .283 with two home runs, 23 RBI and four stolen bases.

Sat, Aug 25, 2012 10:03:00 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Steve Lombardozzi had four hits, including a triple, and four runs scored against the Diamondbacks on Friday.

A rare big night for the Nationals' leadoff man; Lombardozzi entered the game with a .248/.291/.336 line and 22 runs scored in 51 games from that spot. He scored as many runs tonight as he had in his previous 17 starts combined.

Sat, Aug 11, 2012 01:04:00 AM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Steve Lombardozzi will take over at second base in Ian Desmond's absence, with Danny Espinosa shifting to shortstop.

Lombardozzi is immediately startable in all NL-only formats. Mark DeRosa, meanwhile, will be Washington's primary backup infielder, which makes him worth a roster spot in deep NL-only formats. While he doesn't have eye-popping numbers, the 23-year-old Lombardozzi has done a nice job for the Nats, hitting .267 with 15 RBI over 248 plate appearances, while playing terrific defense at four different positions. If the Nationals don't make a trade, Lombardozzi will spend at least a month as a regular, as Desmond isn't expected back until late-August or early-September.

Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter

Sun, Jul 22, 2012 05:39:00 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Steve Lombardozzi had two hits and drove home a run, supporting Stephen Strasburg and leading the Nationals to a 4-0 victory over the Marlins on Sunday.

With Ian Desmond sitting down for a few days, Lombardozzi got the call at second base in this one with Danny Espinosa shifting over to shortstop. While he doesn't have eye-popping numbers, the 23-year-old Lombardozzi has done a nice job for the Nats, hitting .269 with 10 RBI on the year, while playing terrific defense at four different positions. While he isn't an impact fantasy player this season, keep an eye on him for next year.

Sun, Jul 15, 2012 04:17:00 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Steve Lombardozzi went 0-for-5 against the Jays on Wednesday and is 5-for-35 this month.

Lombardozzi started earning himself time in left field with his nice May, but he's been ice cold so far in June. Ideally, the Nationals would be able to push him back into a utility role.

Wed, Jun 13, 2012 03:34:00 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Steve Lombardozzi went yard on Sunday as part of a 1-for-3 effort against the Braves.

It was Lombardozzi's first major league homer and came in his 139th at-bat. He is batting a very impressive .309.

Mon, Jun 4, 2012 02:42:00 AM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Steve Lombardozzi went 2-for-4 as the Nationals fell to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Lombardozzi has been receiving the majority of the starts at third base in the absence of Ryan Zimmerman, and has provided solid production in the interim. He's now hitting .289 (11-for-38) on the season and possesses a decent combination of power and speed. Those in search of an injury replacement at middle infielder would be wise to consider Lombardozzi as a fill-in while he's receiving regular playing time.

Tue, May 1, 2012 10:18:00 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Steve Lombardozzi took advantage of a rare start Monday, going 4-for-5 with a run and two RBI in a win over the Astros.

Manager Davey Johnson looks smart for giving Danny Espinosa a breather after Lombardozzi's big night. He had the biggest hit of the game, driving in two in the sixth with a double that proved to be the winning runs. Lombardozzi should be a nice bench player, but he's not fantasy material right now.

Mon, Apr 16, 2012 10:20:00 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Nationals' manager Davey Johnson said Tuesday that he has considered giving Steve Lombardozzi some playing time in the outfield.

Lombardozzi has never played the outfield as a professional, but Johnson is thinking of ways to get him semi-regular at-bats if he makes the Opening Day roster as a utility player. Johnson hasn't spoken to the 22-year-old about the possibility yet, but he told reporters Tuesday that he likens him to the Rays' Ben Zobrist. Lombardozzi is batting .333 (10-for-30) with a homer and a double so far this spring.

Source: NatsInsider.com

Tue, Mar 20, 2012 05:40:00 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Steve Lombardozzi went 3-for-3 and homered off the Yankees' CC Sabathia on Friday.

Lombardozzi appears set to make the Nationals as a utilityman, and he could have a little fantasy value, especially if Ian Desmond fails to get his act together.

Fri, Mar 16, 2012 04:55:00 PM

Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Nationals

Nationals purchased the contract of INF Steve Lombardozzi from Triple-A Syracuse.

Lombardozzi, 22, batted .309/.360/.430 with eight homers, 52 RBI and 30 stolen bases over 616 plate appearances between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse this season. He is unlikely to get much playing time down the stretch due to the presence of Danny Espinosa, but he could find himself at second base next year if the Nats eventually decide to trade Ian Desmond as part of a deal for a center fielder.

Tue, Sep 6, 2011 03:50:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Kurt Suzuki
	2	Wilson Ramos D.L. The recent setback suffered by Wilson Ramos (hamstring) was minor, and is only expected to sideline him a few extra days. Manager Davey Johnson initially suggested it could add weeks to his timetable, but that appeared to be a very cautious estimate. Ramos, who has been plagued with recurring hamstring injuries, is hoping to return around the All-Star break. Jun 14
	3	Jhonatan Solano
1B	1	Adam LaRoche
	2	Chad Tracy
	3	Chris Marrero
2B	1	Anthony Rendon
	2	Steve Lombardozzi
	3	Jeff Kobernus
SS	1	Ian Desmond
3B	1	Ryan Zimmerman
LF	1	Bryce Harper D.L. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday that Bryce Harper (knee) will resume baseball activities in "the next day or two." Harper continues to make progress, as he was cleared to progress toward running following a visit to the team doctor earlier this week. While he could begin baseball activities within the next couple of days, there's no timetable for him to return to game action. The 20-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since May 26 with left knee bursitis. Jun 19
	2	Roger Bernadina
CF	1	Denard Span
RF	1	Jayson Werth
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Stephen Strasburg
	2	Gio Gonzalez
	3	Jordan Zimmermann
	4	Dan Haren
	5	Ross Detwiler
	6	Ross Ohlendorf
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Rafael Soriano
	2	Drew Storen
	3	Tyler Clippard
	4	Craig Stammen
	5	Ryan Mattheus D.L. Ryan Mattheus is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks with a fractured right hand. Mattheus won't require surgery, but since the injury is to his pitching hand he can't do a whole lot while out. He'll have to build his arm strength back up once out of his cast. May 24
	6	Christian Garcia D.L. Christian Garcia (shoulder, forearm) has been shut down from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse. Garcia has been dealing with shoulder issues and is expected to receive treatment and be rested as a precautionary measure. The Nationals want Garcia to make four or five straight rehab outings without any problems before returning from the disabled list. Garcia has yet to pitch at the major league level this season due to a partial tendon tear in his forearm. He has a 2.57 ERA and eight strikeouts in seven innings over his first five rehab appearances. Jun 15
	7	Ian Krol
	8	Fernando Abad

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