PT TODAY: Drew illness opens door for Turner in WAS

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Nationals | Stephen Drew placed on DL
Washington Nationals 2B Stephen Drew (illness) was placed on the disabled list with vertigo-like symptoms Wednesday, July 27. In a corresponding move, 2B Wilmer Difo was recalled from Class AA Harrisburg.  Source: MLB.com - Jamal Collier
 
BHQ take: Drew's illness solidifies more playing time for Trea Turner, even though his second go-around with the Nationals in 2016 has had some bumps. Over his last 40 at-bats, Turner only has a .198 xBA and an 81 PX. His 224 Spd has, however, translated to five stolen bases over those 40 at-bats. According to BaseballHQ.com, Difo was

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