Game 24 lineups: Nats vs. Padres

By Mark Zuckerman

Nationals

April 26, 2019, 11:26am

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It is absolutely pouring here on South Capitol Street, as appears to be the case throughout the region. The good news: The storms are supposed to clear out of here before gametime, though it may be awfully windy for the Nationals' series opener against the Padres.

The weather won't do anything to dampen Carter Kieboom's excitement for his major league debut. The 21-year-old infielder officially had his contract purchased from Triple-A Fresno this afternoon, and he's in the lineup starting at shortstop and batting ninth. The corresponding roster moves: Jake Noll, as became obvious last night, was optioned to Fresno and Koda Glover was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

The other good news: Anthony Rendon is back in the lineup after missing four games with a bruised left elbow. So is Ryan Zimmerman, who landed hard on his heel Tuesday night in Colorado and didn't play Wednesday afternoon. And Max Scherzer is back on the mound as scheduled, his left ribcage muscle having healed enough to allow him not to have to miss his start.

SAN DIEGO PADRES at WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN, MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 FM, 1500 AM, MLB.com
Weather: Rain ending, 66 degrees, wind 20 mph left field to right field

NATIONALS (11-12)
RF Adam Eaton
CF Victor Robles
3B Anthony Rendon
LF Juan Soto
1B Ryan Zimmerman
C Yan Gomes
2B Brian Dozier
RHP Max Scherzer
SS Carter Kieboom

PADRES (14-11)
SS Fernando Tatis Jr.
LF Wil Myers
3B Manny Machado
RF Franmil Reyes
1B Eric Hosmer
2B Ian Kinsler
C Austin Hedges
CF Manuel Margot
LHP Matt Strahm