Ildemaro

Vargas

All three have elected free agency and will search for new opportunities after being jettisoned from Washington’s 40-man roster. Of the trio, Meneses was the only one with any semblance of fantasy relevance in the past few years, but he was unable to parlay his late-career breakthrough into a long-term role with the Nationals.

Tena injured the thumb while attempting to field a grounder in the third inning. The 23-year-old infielder was replaced by Ildemaro Vargas at third base. Tena should be considered day-to-day for now, but he’ll likely undergo testing to see the severity of the injury.

No word yet on the reason for the change. Ildemaro Vargas will start at second base and bat seventh.

Abrams was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday, and then it was revealed that he was headed for an MRI on his left wrist. There seems to be minimal concern right now, but there is also minimal information, so it’s unclear how long Abrams may be sidelined. For Thursday, Ildemaro Vargas will start at shortstop.

Vargas drew his second straight spot-start after CJ Abrams tweaked his shoulder on Friday and had a great all-around game. It’s unlikely his role grows unless Abrams needs a spell on the IL.

Never mind. Abrams was scratched Saturday due to illness, and the infielder was back in the lineup Sunday originally only to have the same thing occur. The infielder should be considered day-to-day. Ildemaro Vargas is starting at shortstop in his place.

Winker left Saturday’s game with cramps, and the outfielder will get a day off Sunday. He should be able to return Monday, but for now Idelmaro Vargas will get the start in left and hit fifth in Winker’s absence.

No surprise here to see Garcia getting some time off to rest and recover for the second straight contest after suffering a right heel injury earlier this week against the White Sox. It’ll be veteran Ildemaro Vargas handling the keystone in his absence. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.

This is the third straight game that Abrams will miss while dealing with soreness in his left hand. The 23-year-old will continue to recuperate on the bench while Ildemaro Vargas gets another start at shortstop in Abrams’ place.

This will avoid arbitration for the 32-year-old utilityman. Financial terms weren’t released, but $1.5 million-$2 million would make sense. Vargas has played way too much these last two months, though he has enjoyed a nice September in the process. Overall, he’s hit .248/.302/.358 in 277 PA. He’s struck out just seven percent of the time, but that’s mostly meant more weak contact from him. It’s clear the Nationals like having him around. He just needs to go back to being one of the last guys on the roster next year.