The Washington Nationals' lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Cubs has been posted, and the biggest notable change is the absence of outfielder Bryce Harper, who is getting a day off. Replacing Harper in center field will be Jayson Werth, while shortstop Ian Desmond will claim the rookie's No. 2 spot in the batting order.
Here's the Nationals complete lineup:
- Jayson Werth, CF
- Ian Desmond, SS
- Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
- Michael Morse, RF
- Adam LaRoche, 1B
- Danny Espinosa, 2B
- Tyler Moore, LF
- Jesus Flores, C
- Edwin Jackson, P
The Cubs have also posted their lineup:
- David DeJesus, RF
- Luis Valbuena, 3B
- Anthony Rizzo, 1B
- Alfonso Soriano, LF
- Starlin Castro, SS
- Welington Castillo, C
- Brett Jackson, CF
- Darwin Barney, 2B
- Chris Rusin, P
In other roster news, the Nats recalled outfielder Corey Brown from Triple-A Syracuse. Brown, the Oakland Athletics' first-round selection in the 2007 MLB draft, is getting his first crack at the big leagues. With the Chiefs, Brown had a .285 batting average with 25 home runs, 71 RBI and 18 stolen bases.
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