Green’s Struggle, Surge, and Future | MLB News

Elijah Green, the Nationals’ 5th overall 2022 draft pick, is being pushed forward to Double-A Harrisburg despite a troubling strikeout history—168 in just 90 games this season and over 670 in his minor league career. While his power numbers (12 homers, 38 RBIs at High-A) are promising, his swing-and-miss tendencies remain a major concern. Yet, there’s hope: he’s hitting .347 with a .571 slugging in his last 14 games, signaling potential improvement. The Nationals are betting on his raw talent and development progress, even as they navigate the challenge of turning his high strikeout rate into a strength. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6939805cdf60c3df