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Paul DeJong's absence means José Tena will likely take over at third base for the Nationals. Tena has a batting average of .261 this season with no home runs and five RBIs. This change could affect the lineup for the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

DeJong played 16 games this season with a batting average of .204. He collected 11 hits in 54 at-bats but has yet to hit a home run. His performance on the road has been challenging, with a batting average of .107 in away games. This injury will pause any momentum he might have been building.

Jung's two hits against the Athletics bring his total to 22 hits for the season. His batting average now stands at .282 over 78 at-bats. In the last five games, his average is .45, showing solid form at the plate. On the road, he continues to excel with an average of .356 and has hit two home runs away from home.

His strikeout performance against the Athletics added to his season total, bringing it to 38 strikeouts in 36 2/3 innings. Eovaldi's ERA remains strong at 2.21, showing his effectiveness on the mound.

In his last three games, he has maintained a low ERA of 1.5 with a K/9 of 11.0. This shows his ability to keep batters from scoring while striking out many opponents.

Kyle Higashioka's uncertain status may affect the Texas Rangers' lineup in their upcoming home game against the Athletics on May 1st. Higashioka has played in 17 games this season, hitting .254 with one home run and eight RBIs. Jonah Heim, the starting catcher, may see more playing time if Higashioka is unavailable.

Higashioka has been effective at home with a .324 average, contributing significantly with five doubles and one home run. In recent games, he hit .250 with two doubles and three RBIs. If Higashioka misses time, Tucker Barnhart could also see more action as the backup catcher.

Isaac Collins has played in 18 games this season, starting in 8 of them. He has a batting average of .243 with 9 hits out of 37 at-bats. Collins has been on a good streak recently, with a .500 average and 1.633 OPS in his last 3 games.

The Milwaukee Brewers' next game is against the Chicago White Sox on May 1, 2025. If Collins misses the game, players like Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich, who are also in the outfield depth chart, might see adjustments in their roles. There is no previous injury record for Collins, making this a new concern for the team.

Frelick's two-hit game against the White Sox lifted his batting average to .302 over 30 games this season. His performance also included his fourth double, adding to his total of 32 hits.

In the last three games, Frelick has maintained an impressive .361 average, contributing to his season-long consistency. On the road, he holds a .261 average, with three doubles and six RBIs.

Koenig's performance against the White Sox added a win to his record, making it 1-0 for the season. His ERA stands at 2.08, and he has a WHIP of 0.85 over 13 innings pitched this season.

His situational stats show a strong home performance with an ERA of 0.0 and a K/9 of 12.8. In road games, his ERA is higher at 5.5, with a K/9 of 5.5.

Vargas had a strong showing against the Brewers with three hits, raising his batting average to .198 for the season. This performance is part of an impressive stretch over his last 10 games, where he holds a .348 average and an OPS of .947.

In the last 7 games, Vargas has shown consistency, with a .45 average and 3 RBIs. These recent performances indicate an improvement in his season stats, highlighting his ability to contribute to the team's offense.

Collins' recent performance improved his batting average to .243 for the season. He has collected 9 hits out of 37 at-bats, with 3 of those being doubles.

In the last 5 games, Collins has shown strong form, hitting .6 with an OPS of 1.613. His consistent performance on the road has been impressive, with a .394 average and 2 doubles in those games.

Megill added another save to his season, bringing his total to two. His current ERA stands at 4.91 over 7 1/3 innings pitched.

In home games, his ERA remains at 0.0, showcasing effective pitching. However, his road game ERA is 18.0, indicating struggles away from home.