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Casey

Casey is back with the Dodgers a few years after being part of the Nationals’ prospect haul at the 2021 trade deadline blockbuster in exchange for superstars Max Scherzer and Trea Turner. The 28-year-old outfielder has yet to reach the majors and is merely extra organizational depth at this stage of his career.

The Nationals first round of cuts from spring training includes several depth relievers, and a useful utility infielder in Lucius Fox, but no major surprises.

Casey was designated for assignment on Tuesday and passed through waivers unclaimed. He’ll return right back to Rochester, where he’s slashed .219/.283/.364 with six homers and six steals in 67 games this year.

Casey is MLB Pipeline’s 21st-ranked prospect in the Nationals’ system and was up briefly earlier this season, but didn’t get into a game. The 26-year-old outfielder has hit .219/.283/.364 with six homers and six steals in 252 plate appearances this season for Triple-A Rochester.

Casey did not see any action during his short stay on the Nats’ major league roster.

Casey would be making his major league debut if he gets into a game. The 26-year-old was acquired from the Dodgers in last year’s Max Scherzer/Trea Turner trade.

Strange-Gordon was scratched and Lane Thomas was inserted into the lineup. Davey Martinez said that the organization would decide Friday as to whether the team will make a roster move, but multiple outlets reported that Donovan Casey is on his way to join the team in Pittsburgh. There’s a very good chance Strange-Gordon will be placed on the injured list in the next 24 hours.

This comes shortly after Dee Strange-Gordon was scratched from the lineup on Thursday against the Pirates. Casey, 26, was part of the trade that sent Trea Turner and Max Scherzer to the Dodgers and hit .269/.329/.430 slash with 16 homers and 22 stolen bases over 123 minor league games. There’s some intriguing fantasy tools here, but there’s no guarantee of early success.

Acquired from the Dodgers as part of the Max Scherzer and Trea Turner trade, Casey posted a .269/.329/.430 batting line with 16 home runs and 22 stolen bases over 123 games last year in the upper minors. The 26-year-old could make his MLB debut at some point in 2022.

Casey was picked up from the Dodgers this summer in the Max Scherzer and Trea Turner trade. The 25-year-old outfielder batted .269/.329/.430 with 16 homers and 22 steals between Double-A and Triple-A this past season.