Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner helped will his team back from a nine-run deficit on Wednesday, going 3-5 with two home runs and eight RBI. One of his home runs included the first grand slam of his career. Turner is now hitting .280 with 11 home runs, 37 RBI and 22 stolen bases on the season. Hitting towards the top of the potent Nationals lineup, Turner looks to be well on his way to another career year. If he can stay healthy, Turner has a real shot at a 30/30 season.

After swapping places on the lineup with [...]

Nationals shortstop Trea Turner had one of the team's two hits in the Friday night loss to the Braves, finishinng 1-for-4 with a strikeout. It was a lackluster performance, but it did extend his hitting streak to a now career-high 13 games. During this streak, Turner is hitting .281 with four doubles, a home run and three stolen bases. Turner has six home runs and 16 steals over 56 games, and assuming no injuries he is poised for a breakout season.

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Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was given a rare off day on Saturday by manager Davey Martinez. Turner has appeared in all 33 of Washington's games thus far in 2018. [...]

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner hit a bases-clearing three-run double on Tuesday and also walked. His walk rate has nearly doubled so far this year (13.8%) from 2017 (6.7%) and he has 19 already. Last season he collected 30 all year. He's finally fulfilling the on-base promise his keen eye and fast legs have indicated for a few years now. He's a potential five-category monster and buying high on him isn't out of the question.

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor is fine after a day off that rested a cramp in his groin. He was seen bounding around the clubhouse, so he seems fine and ready to go for the weekend's series against the Diamondbacks . His mobility is currently his most important skill since he's tied for the lead league in steals, along with fellow National Trea Turner, with nine. Look for Taylor to play in center field this weekend without problems.

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Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was ejected from Thursday's home opener for arguing a strike three call with the home plate umpire. It was his first career ejection. Tuner had three strikeouts on the day and wasn't happy with the second one either. The ejection was particularly unhelpful since the team had already lost Adam Eaton (ankle) earlier in the game. Should Eaton be gone for a while, it's likely that Turner will lead off.

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton is sitting out the Monday contest versus the Braves. Shortstop Trea Turner will bat leadoff in his place. Howie Kendrick is back in the lineup taking Eaton's spot in left field, batting fifth. And [...]