The Washington Nationals promoted top prospect Anthony Rendon for Sunday's game against the New York Mets.
Rendon hit sixth and took over third base from Ryan Zimmerman, who landed on the disabled list.
"We get a guy who is a natural third baseman, who will defend," general manager Mike Rizzo said. "He had a good Spring Training and is having a good start to the season. It will be a chance to perform at the big league level. We'll evaluate [him] at the big league level, and Davey is never afraid to give a young player a chance and to play him. He has never been afraid to do that. As an organization, we have never been afraid to do that.
"Rendon is a guy who we think is going to be a long-term part of the organization. We thought it was a good time until Zim gets back full-time. Plus, it also strengthens our bench by not having Chad Tracy and Steve Lombardozzi platooning out there."