Wed 4/24/13 4:49 PM

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Wednesday that Steve Lombardozzi will begin playing regularly. The Nationals have struggled to produce offensively over the past week and believe starting Lombardozzi could provide a spark. The 24-year-old is hitting .345 with an .815 OPS in 31 plate appearances this season. He can play a variety of positions and will get a nice boost in fantasy value with the added playing time.