Nationals Option Chaparro, Shuffle First Base

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Washington Nationals just swept the cubs in their first series under the new era.

But right after that win on Sunday, they optioned for a spaceman.

Andrei Shaparo, down to Triple A Rochester.

This shuffle ties straight into Saturday's trade,

with a sent catcher Boston Smith to the Chicago White Sox for infielder Curtis Mead, who was on.

The verge of getting designated for assignment.

Shaparo came over in January when the Natsdale ace pitcher Mackenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers,

and he was hyped as a top guy for the 20.

26 first base job, stepping up early with starts in the first two games.

His back cooled quick though, going 2 for 3 with a double to open the season,

then 0 for 3 with two strikeouts, Sunday, plus a walk as a pinch hitter Saturday,

and his spring training line set at 0.154 with two homers.

Now Luis Garcia Jr. is back at first base,

while the team also designated warming Bernabelle and Matt Mervis for assignment earlier,

leaving folks.

Wondering how this shakes out the position battle moving forward.