Alex Call LF/RF WSH Mon 7/10/23 1:27 PM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Call went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
It was another productive performance for Call from the ninth spot in the batting order. The 28-year-old has hit safely in five straight games since rejoining the big-league roster, going 6-for-16 (.375) over that stretch with two of his five homers and two of his eight steals on the season. Victor Robles (back) doesn't yet have a clear timeline for his return, so Call should continue filling in as the Nationals center fielder coming out of the All-Star break.
Alex Call LF/RF WSH Fri 7/7/23 9:05 AM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Call went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, three runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
Call walked in each of his first two trips to the plate and came around to score on a Lane Thomas single in the fifth, after stealing second. He then launched a solo homer in the seventh to put the Nationals on top 3-2 and later came around to score a third time in the 10th as Washington fell short at home to the Reds. It was the center fielder's first home run since May 4 and he's now registered a hit in each of his first two games since being recalled.
Alex Call LF/RF WSH Wed 7/5/23 2:46 PM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Call was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Nationals gave Derek Hill a run in center field for a while, but they've now designated him for assignment and brought back Call. The 28-year-old has batted only .209/.299/.291 across 251 plate appearances in the majors this season but could see regular action in center field while Victor Robles (back) recuperates.
Alex Call LF/RF WSH Fri 6/16/23 4:47 PM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Washington optioned Call to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old outfielder gets the boot as Victor Robles (back) returns from the injured list. Call made the Opening Day roster out of Nationals camp this spring and had been drawing everyday playing time right up into his demotion Friday. He didn't take advantage of the opportunity, slashing just .209/.299/.291 across 251 plate appearances.
Alex Call LF/RF WSH Sat 6/10/23 10:41 AM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Call went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Getting another start in center field and batting ninth, Call stole his third bag in the last seven games and his sixth of the season. The 28-year-old is on a bit of a heater, batting .333 (7-for-21) over that stretch, but all seven hits have been singles and his last extra-base hit came back on May 24. Call's ,222/.316/.310 slash line on the year limits his fantasy appeal to deep NL-only formats, where his recent flashes of speed and consistent playing time have a bit of value, but the latter figures to disappear soon with Victor Robles (back) closing in on a return.
Alex Call LF/RF WSH Wed 5/10/23 1:35 AM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Call went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
This was Call's first multi-hit effort since April 29. The 28-year-old outfielder raised his batting average from .219 to .237 with Tuesday's performance, and he's added a .681 OPS through 34 contests this season. He also has three home runs, 16 RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases. With Victor Robles (back) and Corey Dickerson (calf) both on the injured list, Call's spot in the lineup should be safe for a while longer.
Alex Call LF/RF WSH Sat 5/6/23 5:41 PM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Call is not in Saturday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Call is hitting .220 with two home runs and one steal in his last 10 games. Stone Garrett gets the nod in left field with lefty Tommy Henry on the hill for Arizona.
Alex Call LF/RF WSH Fri 5/5/23 11:28 AM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Call went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
With the score tied 3-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Call turned on the first pitch he saw from Brad Boxberger and hooked it down the left-field line for a walkoff shot. The 28-year-old outfielder has become a fixture at the top of the Nationals' batting order, and after batting .275 (11-for-40) over the last 10 games Call has pushed his slash line on the season to .230/.331/.350 with three homers, two steals, 13 runs an d 14 RBI through 29 contests. With Corey Dickerson (calf) still at least a couple weeks away from making his return, Call will continue to fill the starting role in left field.
Alex Call LF/RF WSH Sun 4/30/23 2:01 AM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Call went 3-for-8 with a double and a stolen base across both games in Saturday's doubleheader versus the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Call batted leadoff for Washington in each contest, starting in center field in the matinee and in right field in the nightcap. The 28-year-old reached base three times during the twin bill and stole his second base of the campaign in Game 2. Call has gotten on base in seven straight games, batting .346 (9-for-26) with a homer, four runs and two RBI over that span.
Alex Call LF/RF WSH Thu 4/20/23 10:08 AM
Alex Call
LF/RF WSH
Call got the start in center field and went 1-for-4 as the leadoff hitter in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
With Victor Robles getting the night off, Call slid over to center while Stone Garrett remained in left field. Call had been on the bench the last two games after starting 11 straight prior to that, and Garrett's hot hitting since his promotion (11-for-23 with three doubles and a homer in six games) could be pushing Call out of his regular spot in the lineup. The 28-year-old's own .605 OPS isn't helping matters, but he is a superior defensive player to Garrett.