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Nasim Nunez continues to rack up elite stolen bases despite quiet week at the plate
Nunez has stayed active on the basepaths over the last 14 days, contributing four stolen bases and scoring seven runs while slashing .310/.355/.310. The Nationals currently sit in fourth place in the NL East with a 52-51 record. Nunez remains the everyday second baseman for Washington according to the team depth chart, providing constant speed despite a heavy laundry list of pitcher injuries on the roster.
His recent hot stretch on the basepaths aligns well with a stellar 37-steal campaign, comfortably outperforming our baseline season projection of 24 steals. While his batting average sits at .250 overall, his elite speed profile and ability to draw walks make his contributions on the basepaths entirely sustainable and extremely valuable for fantasy managers in need of thefts.
The Nationals face a six-game slate this week, starting with a series against the Diamondbacks. Nunez will match up against Eduardo Rodriguez, who brings a solid 2.68 ERA and 1.24 WHIP to the mound, before taking on Mitch Bratt, who struggles with a 5.06 ERA and a heavy 1.78 WHIP. With six total games on the schedule and plenty of running opportunities, Nunez is locked in as a prime weapon. Start.
Updated 3 days ago
