Last fall, when Rendon and shortstop Trea Turner were expected back for 2019, General Manager Mike Rizzo took a firm stance with Kieboom. He figured that would set up Kieboom to transition down the line, if asked, and give the Nationals insurance behind Turner. And while Rizzo still believes that Kieboom is a shortstop through and through, his plans have become murkier. ADADBut if Rendon signs with another team and the Nationals don’t backfill his spot off the market, Kieboom could be the answer at third. That doesn’t exclude the Nationals from making a push for Rendon in the coming weeks and months.

Source: Washington Post November 19, 2019 16:27 UTC