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On bench Sunday Call is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact Jacob Young, who was promoted Saturday from Triple-A Rochester, will start in center field and bat ninth. Call has slashed just .204/.306/.307 across 405 plate appearances this season and might be in danger of losing his grip on a regular role in the Nationals' outfield.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Stone Garrett Call is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Call will sit out the Nationals' third straight matchup with a right-handed starting pitcher (Zack Wheeler), an indication that he's lost hold of a regular spot in the lineup and is now being viewed as the team's fourth outfielder. With Call being phased out, Stone Garrett will get a regular look against right-handed pitching after spending most of the season in a short-side platoon role.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Call is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Blake Rutherford, Lane Thomas and Stone Garrett will start across the outfield for the Nationals. Call has gone 5-for-43 (.116) with 12 strikeouts and only one extra-base hit over his last 14 games and holds a rough .602 OPS on the year.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects ninth steal Call went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Getting another start in center field and batting ninth, Call swiped his ninth bag of the season and third in nine games since rejoining the big-league roster in early July. He also has three homers, seven runs and seven RBI during that stretch while hitting .258 (8-for-31). Victor Robles (back) still lacks a timeline for his return, so Call appears set to continue providing useful fantasy numbers into August.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes eighth bag Call went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Impact 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.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, scores three times in loss Call went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, three runs scored and one stolen base in Thursday's loss to Cincinnati.

Impact 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.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nats recall OF Alex Call, designate Derek Hill for assignment The Washington Nationals recalled Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday and designated fellow outfielder Derek Hill, a former first...

JULY 5, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Returns to big leagues Call was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Washington optioned Call to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes sixth bag Call went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's loss to Atlanta.

Impact 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 has a bit of value, but the latter figures to disappear soon with Victor Robles (back) closing in on a return.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Call doubles in 4-run second, Nationals beat Padres 5-3

Alex Call had a two-run double in Washington’s four-run second inning and the Nationals held off the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Wednesday night

MAY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Racks up three hits in loss Call went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Giants.

Impact 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.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals' Alex Call hits a walk-off homer to defeat the Cubs 4-3

MAY 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Heads to bench Call is not in Saturday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks it off Thursday Call went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Cubs.

Impact 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.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Call gets his walk-off moment — and the Nats get another series win The Nationals have won three of their last four series, beating the Minnesota Twins, New York Mets and Cubs in that stretch.

MAY 4, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Call's walk-off blast lifts Nationals over Cubs Alex Call led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a home run on the first pitch to give the Washington Nationals a 4-3 victory against t...

MAY 4, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Call's walk-off homer gives Nationals 4-3 win over Cubs

Alex Call hit a game-ending homer leading off the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat Chicago 4-3 and take three of four from the...

MAY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Notches second theft Call went 3-for-8 with a double and a stolen base across both games in Saturday's doubleheader versus the Pirates.

Impact 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.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in leadoff spot Call got the start in center field and went 1-for-4 as the leadoff hitter in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.

Impact 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.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes first bag Call stole his first base of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles after entering the game in the ninth inning as a pinch runner.

Impact Stone Garrett once again got the start in left field, but Call was able to make a small impact off the bench in a 1-0 loss. Call has found himself out of the starting lineup in back-to-back games, and his .208/.322/.292 slash line through 59 plate appearances isn't making a compelling case for consistent playing time. Corey Dickerson (calf) also figures to return before the end of the month, and given that Call has minor-league options remaining, he could be playing for his roster spot over the next week or so.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Call is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Call started the past 11 games and will take a seat after he posted a .227/.327/.318 slash line with one home run, seven RBI and eight runs during that stretch. Stone Garrett will man left field and bat seventh in Sunday's series finale.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Call may have found a home atop the Nationals' batting order Ready to "pass the baton," the outfielder relishes his role and is leading the way at the plate.

APRIL 15, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Takes over as leadoff man Call will start in left field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Call is batting out of the leadoff spot for the sixth game in a row and looks to have emerged as the Nationals' preferred table setter against both left- and right-handed pitching. In his first five games since ascending atop the order, Call is slashing .300/.400/.500 with six runs, three RBI and a 4:2 BB:K.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers while driving in three Call went 1-for-4 with a homer, and three RBI Friday's victory over the Rockies.

Impact Call hit a leadoff home run off Jose Urena to give the Nationals a 1-0 lead. The outfielder also walked in a run in the third and hit a sacrifice fly in the fifth. The homer was the first of the season for Call, and he's now driven in seven runs over six games.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Alex Call doubles in 4-run second, Nationals beat Padres 5-3

Nationals' Alex Call hits a walk-off homer to defeat the Cubs 4-3

Call's walk-off homer gives Nationals 4-3 win over Cubs