Nats recall infielder/outfielder Jeff Kobernus (plus lineups)

By Dan Kolko

Nationals

September 05, 2014, 10:52am

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The Nationals have added another player to their roster.

Infielder/outfielder Jeff Kobernus has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. This is Kobernus' first stint with the Nats in 2014; he previously appeared in 24 games for the club in 2013.

Kobernus missed some time this season after fracturing his left hand in early April, but returned on June 25. Kobernus played in 73 minor league games, hitting .264 with a .347 on-base percentage. Fifty-three of those games played were at the Triple-A level, where Kobernus hit .257 with a .338 on-base percentage.

Kobernus, known for his speed, stole 15 bases at Triple-A this season and 24 bases overall. He was caught just four times.

Kobernus can play second base as well as the outfield.

With the addition of Kobernus, the Nats now have 32 players on their active roster.

The Nationals return home tonight and begins a six game homestand.

Adam LaRoche returns to the starting lineup after his five-RBI performance on Wednesday night.

Stephen Strasburg will take the mound and will have Wilson Ramos behind the plate. Jose Lobaton started the previous four times with Strasburg on the mound.

For the Phillies
CF Ben Revere
SS Jimmy Rollins
2B Chase Utley
1B Ryan Howard
RF Marlon Byrd
LF Domonic Brown
C Carlos Ruiz
3B Maikel Franco
RHP Jerome Williams

For the Nationals
CF Denard Span
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
LF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
2B Asdrubal Cabrera
RHP Stephen Strasburg