The Nats are using drones at spring training

By Craig CalcaterraFeb 17, 2014, 10:10 AM EDT
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Either Bryce Harper has been named an enemy combatant or else the Nats are trying to find fun ways to get pictures of spring training drills:

 

Based on what CSN Washington is reporting it appears as though this is just for marketing/promotions purposes, not for use in any actual baseball operations. Which is just the latest example of drones not being used to the best of their ability.

Report: Nationals to call up prospect Carter Kieboom

By Bill BaerApr 25, 2019, 6:42 PM EDT
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Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals will promote middle infield prospect Carter Kieboom to the majors ahead of Friday’s game against the Padres. The Nationals are currently dealing with injuries to shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman Anthony Rendon, so the club hopes Kieboom can help the team tread water at the very least.

Kieboom, 21, was selected by the Nationals in the first round (28th overall) in the 2016 draft. MLB Pipeline currently rates him No. 2 in the Nationals’ system and No. 37 overall. Kieboom has played both second base and shortstop this season after exclusively playing shortstop previously in his professional career.

With Triple-A Fresno to start the 2019 season, Kieboom hit .379/.506/.636 with three homers, 18 RBI, and 14 runs scored in 83 plate appearances.