Kendrick could be the Nationals' primary designated hitter this season, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team does have other options, including Ryan Zimmerman, but Kendrick's heroics in the role during the World Series give him a definite leg up. The 37-year-old is coming off a season in which he posted a career-high .967 OPS over 370 plate appearances, and the opportunity for regular playing time as opposed to a utility role gives a boost to his fantasy value.