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- Updated: April 26, 2016
7:55 PM ET
WASHINGTON — If you were making a list of the Washington Nationals’ strengths prior to the season, defense probably wouldn’t have made the cut. But so far, the Nats have caught the ball better than anybody in baseball.
Through 18 games, Washington — which boasts the best record in the bigs — has committed just five errors, fewer than any other team. Last season, the Nationals ranked 15th in the majors with 90 miscues. Defensively, the big offseason changes involved the infield:
Anthony Rendon moving back to his natural third-base position was considered a no-brainer upgrade over Yunel Escobar, who manned the hot corner last season.
Daniel Murphy taking over at second, where Rendon played last year, was thought to be a substantial downgrade.
Danny Espinosa stepping in for the departed Ian Desmond, whose 27 errors last season were the most among NL shortstops, was supposed to be a boost.
Add it all up, and it …
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