TODAY : The Nationals announced Lipscombs selection, and Senzel was officially placed on the 10-day IL with a right thumb fracture. MARCH 28 : The Nationals are planning to select infielder , reports . Lipscomb would replace Heston Kjerstad Jersey on the active roster; the third baseman in practice before Washingtons Opening Day game. As for the 40-man roster, Lipscomb can take s spot. The ailing veteran was placed on the 60-day IL earlier today, per . Drafted in the third round out of the University of Tenne see in 2022, Lipscomb made his way up to Double-A last season. He hit .284/.310/.438 with a 102 wRC+ in 80 games for the Harrisburg Senators. While he is primarily a third baseman, he has spent time at all four infield positions. He even began to practice as an outfielder this spring, per . In addition to flexing his defensive versatility, Lipscomb made a strong impre sion at the plate in big league camp, going 20-for-50 with five walks and only seven strikeouts. However, this spring, manager Davey Martinez told that Lipscomb would only make the roster out of camp if he was going to get regular playing time. Indeed, a few days later, the 23-year-old was rea signed to minor league camp. However, it seems Lipscomb wont have to wait long to make his MLB debut after all. Senzel was set to be Washingtons primary third baseman, and presumably, Lipscomb is being called up to fill that hole. The Nationals already have rookie and veteran on the bench, but neither will stand in Lipscombs way if Martinez wants him playing every day. In fact, Zuckerman notes that Lipscomb is expected to be the starting third baseman for the Nationals on Saturday as they take on the Reds for game two of their season. Nick Maton Jersey