Zach Walters 2B FA Thu 8/14/14 12:38 PM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Walters started both games of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Diamondbacks, going a collective 2-for-8 with a homer, two runs, and a walk.
Walters' homer came in the ninth-inning of the first game of the doubleheader, giving the Indians a walk-off, 3-2 victory. Though an infielder by trade, Walters saw both of his starts Wednesday in left field, where he could continue to see regular duty while the Indians have all of Michael Bourn, Nick Swisher and David Murphy on the disabled list.
Zach Walters 2B FA Sun 8/10/14 7:42 PM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Walter went 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's win over the Yankees.
Walters left the game late for a pinch-runner in Tyler Holt. With the Indians losing two outfielders to the DL on Sunday, Walters will probably continue to play out of position during this callup.
Zach Walters 2B FA Sun 8/10/14 11:53 AM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Walters was recalled from Triple-A on Sunday and will start in left field for the Indians, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.
Walters was one of two recalled Sunday to replace David Murphy and Nick Swisher on the active roster, who went on the disabled list. The 24-year-old utility player was acquired from the Nationals on July 31 and will get a chance to see some big league action with the Indians. He struggled his first go around in the majors this season, batting just .205, but hit three home runs in 39 at-bats and shows promise for the future.
Zach Walters 2B FA Wed 7/23/14 1:57 PM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Nationals recalled INF Zach Walters from Triple-A Syracuse.
He's replacing Ryan Zimmerman (hamstring) on the roster. Walters hit just .182 in a five-week stay with the Nats earlier this season. His playing time figures to be limited.
Zach Walters 2B FA Sat 5/24/14 11:19 PM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Nationals optioned INF Zach Walters to Triple-A Syracuse.
Adam LaRoche was activated from the disabled list in a corresponding 25-man roster move. Walters hit .182 in a five-week stay with the big-league Nats.
Zach Walters 2B FA Wed 4/16/14 10:05 PM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Zach Walters broke a 3-3 tie with a pinch-hit solo home run as the Nationals defeated the Marlins on Wednesday.
Walters, pinch-hitting in the pitcher's spot, took reliever Mike Dunn out to left field to put the Nationals up 4-3 in the eighth inning. Walters was recently promoted after Ryan Zimmerman suffered a thumb injury, and has homered in each of his last two games.
Zach Walters 2B FA Sun 4/13/14 10:39 AM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Nationals recalled INF Zach Walters from Triple-A Syracuse.
Walters made it up for eight games with the big club last season. He'll provide some infield depth while Ryan Zimmerman (thumb) is on the shelf.
Zach Walters 2B FA Thu 3/20/14 8:47 AM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Nationals reassigned SS Zach Walters to minor league camp.
MLB.com's Bill Ladson says Walters was unhappy with the assignment and refused to answer questions from reporters. He had been competing for a backup middle infield job and was batting .379/.455/.621 in 33 appearances in the Grapefruit League. The Nationals simply don't have room on their 25-man roster.
Zach Walters 2B FA Wed 3/5/14 12:44 PM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Zach Walters was scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League lineup.
No word on the reason for the change. Mike Fontenot will start in his place at second base.
Zach Walters 2B FA Mon 3/3/14 3:44 PM
Zach Walters
2B FA
Zach Walters homered off Yankees reliever Shawn Kelley on Monday and is 6-for-7 so far this spring.
Walters did commit an error at shortstop after rushing a throw on an Ichiro Suzuki chopper, but he sure has been impressive offensively in camp. The Nationals will become more comfortable with the possibility of trading Danny Espinosa is Walters continues to impress.