Nationals option Carter Kieboom to Triple-A

The Washington Nationals optioned infielder Carter Kieboom to Triple-A Fresno.

What It Means:

Wilmer Difo is replacing Kieboom at shortstop on Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Anthony Rendon (elbow) is back on the hot corner.

Kieboom slashed just .128/.209/.282 over his first 43 major league plate appearances after a strong start.