WaPo: The Return Of Lo Duca Has a Catch (RR)

When Paul Lo Duca’s stint on the disabled list formally ends this week, he’ll supply the Washington Nationals’ roster with a third catcher—and a dilemma. Lo Duca, who was hurt May 7, is the team’s highest-paid catcher, but has thus far been its least productive at the plate, batting .200 in 50 at-bats.
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The starter? Twenty-three-year-old Jesús Flores, who leads all regulars in batting and slugging, calling smart ballgames and playing with a composure that belies his age.
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The backup? Wil Nieves. He signed a minor league deal in the offseason—a move that claimed little attention compared with Washington’s signings of Lo Duca and Johnny Estrada—but has since proven more beneficial. Nieves is batting .284, having hit safely in 12 of his last 15 starts.

At least for the near future, Washington will keep all three catchers on its roster, Manager Manny Acta said. Flores, however, is the clear starter.
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Lo Duca will receive at-bats not just as a backup catcher, but also as a first baseman and a left fielder this week. The Nationals no doubt hope that he performs well enough to gain value at the trading deadline, or even regain the form that prompted Washington to sign him to a one-year, $5 million contract last December.

Lo Duca has actually played more outfield than I had expected, looking at his career stats, although he hasn’t played there since 2004.