Curtis Mead
Breakdown
Performance
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June 11, 2026
Belts homer No. 10
Mead went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.
Analysis
The 25-year-old has emerged as a key part of the Nationals' surprisingly potent offense while becoming the team's primary option at third base. Over the last 15 games, Mead is slashing .259/.344/.574 with five of his 10 homers on the season, and 12 of his 29 RBI.
June 9, 2026
Resting Tuesday
Mead is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.
Analysis
Mead went 0-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch and a strikeout in the series opener against the Giants on Monday. He'll rest Tuesday as Jorbit Vivas starts at third base and bats sixth.
June 5, 2026
Getting rest Friday
Mead isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Arizona, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
Analysis
Mead will get a day off Friday after going 10-for-37 (.270) with three homers, nine RBI and six runs over his last 10 games. Jorbit Vivas will pick up a start at the hot corner as a result and bat sixth.