Despite starting for most of his career, Howie Kendrick signed with the Washington Nationals knowing there was not an everyday role for him. However, injuries have cleared a path to regular playing time. To begin 2018, he has played in 19 of the Nats’ first 22 games.
Most of Kendrick’s playing time thus far has come at second base, where he is filling in for Daniel Murphy. Unfortunately for Kendrick, Murphy is progressing towards a return and could make his season debut at some point in the next few weeks.
In the Nats’ star-studded lineup, Kendrick is often overlooked.