{"playerId":4469,"percentChange":-0.1,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":0.1,"playerRaterSEASON":-3.8,"playerRater7DAY":-2.4,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"According to manager Davey Johnson, Lombardozzi will play second base for the final two games of the series against the Braves, the Washington Times reports.","spin":"Lombardozzi has pinch hit for the first two games of the series against the Braves, but has gone 0-for-2 in both appearances. He will now start at second base for the final two games of the series against the Braves in place of Danny Espinosa.","date":"Wed May 1"},"fullName":"Stephen Lombardozzi","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Lombardozzi, the son of the former second baseman of the same name who played for the 1987 world champion Twins, is effectively a speedier version of his father. A .298/.369/.411 hitter who averaged 27 stolen bases per 162 games played during his minor league career, Junior carved himself out a utility role with the Nationals last summer, albeit with so-so fantasy stats. He's a handy backup for the team, especially in light of Danny Espinosa's attempt to play through a left shoulder injury, and a late-round NL-only option on the prospect he could play himself into more at-bats. But it might take a regular gig -- second base being his best shot -- before Lombardozzi contributes the number of steals to make a noticeable fantasy impact.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":-5,"playerRater15DAY":-3.4,"positionRank":41}