Yohandy Morales Fantasy Stats

Washington Nationals first base prospect Yohandy Morales is expected to compete for the starting first base job during spring training. Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reported that a mix of Matt Merivis, Andres Chaparro, Trey Lipscomb, and Morales is expected to compete for the lead role at first base. Morales began the season with Double-A but was able to spend the majority of the campaign with Triple-A. Across 33 games at Double-A, Morales posted a .315/.366/.520 slash line with 120 doubles, four home runs, and two stolen bases. At Triple-A, the team's No. 21-ranked prospect held a lower .241/.330/.401 slash line with a modest .731 OPS. Managers in deeper formats should keep an eye on Morales's progression as he could crack the Opening Day roster.

Washington Nationals first base/third base prospect Yohandy Morales (thumb) hit a home run in his second straight rehab game for Single-A Fredericksburg on Thursday. The 22-year-old is hitting .238 with two homers and 17 RBI for Double-A Harrisburg this season in 37 games. The Nationals' second-round pick in 2023, Morales boasts 60-grade power. He has shown off that power in his return from his thumb injury. The University of Miami product has had his season shortened with his injury but he has an opportunity now to finish the season strong over the final two months.