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Moves to leadoff spot Call is batting leadoff for the Nationals on Friday at Colorado.

Impact Call hit second on Wednesday and Thursday, and now he jumps to the very top of the lineup Friday versus the Rockies and right-hander Jose Urena. The 28-year-old has been serving as the Nationals' primary left fielder in the absence of Corey Dickerson (calf) and boasts a .400 on-base percentage through 20 total plate appearances.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Batting second again Thursday Call is batting second again for the Nationals on Thursday at Colorado.

Impact Call also occupied the No. 2 spot in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rays. The 28-year-old outfielder boasts a .438 on-base percentage with four RBI through four games played this season.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times against Rays Call went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact All three hits were singles, but it was still a productive night for Call, who has started two of three games in left field since Corey Dickerson (calf) landed on the IL. Call hit fifth Tuesday, but he could soon work his way up to the top of the order after beginning the year by going 3-for-8 with a 3:3 BB:K in three starts.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in left field Tuesday Call is starting in left field and batting fifth for the Nationals on Tuesday night against the Rays.

Impact Call looks poised to receive the bulk of starts in left while Corey Dickerson recovers from a calf strain. The 28-year-old hit the cover off the ball at spring training but is 0-for-4 with two walks and three strikeouts so far this season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To open as fourth outfielder Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced Tuesday that Call will open the season as the team's fourth outfielder, Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post reports.

Impact Call has posted an impressive .333/.426/.436 batting line through 47 plate appearances this spring in Grapefruit League play. He also showed pretty well in his first taste of MLB action last year between Cleveland and Washington. The 28-year-old can cover all three outfield spots, which certainly helped his case to make the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench role could be slipping away Call went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

Impact The 28-year-old had a hot start to his spring, collecting multiple hits in five of his first 10 games, but over his last five contests Call has gone 1-for-12 with five strikeouts as opposing pitchers have gotten a little more focused. He's still very much in the running for a spot on the Nationals' bench and potentially the short side of a left-field platoon with Corey Dickerson, but his late fade might be opening the door for Stone Garrett to seize that role instead. The rebuilding Nationals are also likely keeping an eye on the waiver wire for possible upgrades as the end of camp approaches. Call posted a .945 OPS with 13 homers and nine steals in 76 games at Triple-A last year, but his big-league debut was a little bumpier with a .748 OPS in 131 plate appearances between Washington and Cleveland.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Monday Call isn't in the lineup Monday against the Mets.

Impact Call has gone just 2-for-15 with two runs, a stolen base, two walks and eight strikeouts over his last four games, and he'll remain on the bench for a third consecutive matchup. Cesar Hernandez will start in left field and bat sixth.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent again Sunday Call is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Call was left out of the lineup for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader, and he will remain on the bench for Sunday's contest. Cesar Hernandez will start in left field in Call's place.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting nightcap Call isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact Call started the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. Cesar Hernandez will start in left field and bat sixth during the nightcap.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Monday Call isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Call started the last three games and went 3-for-8 with a run, two walks and a strikeout. Cesar Hernandez will take over in left field and bat fifth Monday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Call seeks success with Nationals through 'exhaustive' routine Nationals outfielder Alex Call has a meticulous pregame routine. But he tries not to focus on day-to-day results.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Sitting again Wednesday Call isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Call has recorded two extra-base hits over his last three games, but he'll remain on the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Josh Palacios is starting in left field and batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Tuesday's lineup Call is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Call went just 3-for-28 (.107) over his last eight games, so he will get a break after starting 10 straight contests. Cesar Hernandez will enter the lineup in Call's place.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits solo home run in win Call went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Marlins.

Impact Call launched a solo shot in the fifth inning of Saturday's contest. It was his fourth homer of the season and his third this month. The outfielder had gone hitless in his last five appearances, but is still slashing .275/.310/.575 for the month. His season batting average now sits at .213 after he started this month with a .154 average.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time picking up Call will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Call started each of the past five games in left field, but he'll slide over to center Wednesday while Lane Thomas is manning right field and while Victor Robles (neck) remains day-to-day with an injury. Over the last five contests, Call went 7-for-20 with three extra-base hits and a walk. Call appears set to get a look as a regular in the Washington outfield while utility man Cesar Hernandez picks up more work in the infield.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals take on the Phillies after Call's 4-hit game

The Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Alex Call had four hits on Thursday in an 11-6 win over the Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Registers steal Call went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Padres.

Impact Included in the lineup for the fourth time in five games, Call was able to log his first major-league steal Sunday. He's seen some more prominent usage lately, and there's a chance the playing time sticks as long as Yadiel Hernandez (calf) is out of action. Call is slashing .152/.263/.242 with one home run, two RBI, five runs scored and a steal through 38 plate appearances between the Nationals and the Guardians.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leading off Saturday Call will bat in the leadoff spot as the starting left fielder Saturday against the Padres.

Impact After getting a hit in back-to-back appearances, including a homer Friday, Call will set the table for the Nationals on Saturday. He is slashing only .154/.214/.385 since being recalled from Triple-A Rochester last Sunday, but Call could get boost in playing time with Yadiel Hernandez (calf) landing on the IL.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs two-run homer Call went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 6-3 win over the Padres.

Impact Call went yard as part of the Nationals' three-run ninth inning, which held up for the win. The 27-year-old outfielder is off to a slow start in a limited role with his new team going 2-for-13 with three runs scored and a two RBI across six contests since he was promoted from Triple-A Rochester. For the season, he's slashing just .160/.300/.280 with one homer, two RBI, five runs scored and a 5:7 BB:K through 30 plate appearances between the Nationals and Guardians.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis | Why the rebuilding Nationals added outfielder Alex Call Call debuted for the Nationals on Sunday, batting leadoff, and went 0 for 4.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Recalled from Rochester Call was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Impact The Nationals claimed Call off waivers from the Guardians earlier this month, and he quickly earned a spot on the big-league roster by going 8-for-18 (.444) with a couple homers and a couple doubles over five games with Rochester. He will jump right into Washington's lineup and hit leadoff while playing left field Sunday.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Washington The Nationals claimed Call off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Call was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Friday and was quickly claimed by the Nationals. The 27-year-old went 2-for-12 during his first taste of big-league action and has a .912 OPS at the Triple-A level this year.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned from 40-man roster Call was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Friday.

Impact Call was optioned to Triple-A Columbus earlier this week and has now lost his spot on Cleveland's 40-man roster. He's appeared in 12 big-league games this year and went 2-for-12 with four walks and two runs score. Hunter Gaddis, who is starting Friday against Houston, had his contract selected in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Columbus Call was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Call worked as a reserve outfielder for the Guardians over the last couple weeks, but the team decided to swap him out for Will Benson. Call will presumably be among the top options should Cleveland need to bring up an outfielder from the minor-league ranks before the season comes to a close.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives first MLB call-up The Guardians selected Call's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Call will be available off the bench for Monday's series opener with the White Sox and should serve as a short-side platoon option in the outfield after Oscar Mercado was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Over 293 plate appearances with Columbus in 2022, the 27-year-old Call slashed .283/.418/.504 with 11 home runs and six stolen bases across 293 plate appearances.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Nationals take on the Phillies after Call's 4-hit game