MIAMI -- The Nationals placed third baseman Anthony Rendon on the family medical leave list on Sunday morning. Rendon had been away from the team on the paternity list since Thursday when his wife, Amanda, gave birth to their first child, Emma.
But players can only miss up to three games on the paternity list, which is the reason for the shift. Matt Reynolds remains on the roster as a backup infielder.
Reynolds' nice diving play In Rendon's absence, the Nationals have made Mark Reynolds their primary third baseman.