10-Day IL
Injury Orbital
Est. Return 7/1/2025
2025 Stats
AVG
.204
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
The veteran infielder joined the White Sox on a one-year deal in November of 2023, and he was unsurprisingly shipped out at the trade deadline. DeJong was similarly productive with both Chicago and Kansas City, finishing with 24 home runs, a 32.4 percent strikeout rate and .227/.276/.427 slash line in 139 total games. He saw significant action at third base for the first time in his big-league career, though he still had most of his playing time at shortstop, especially prior to the trade. DeJong's defense at shortstop has long been lauded, but he produced minus-nine Defensive Runs Saved and minus-one Outs Above Average playing there in 2024, compared to a plus-one DRS and plus-five OAA at third base. Teams could view him as more of a third baseman than shortstop as a result, which would decrease his value a bit since shortstop is the more valuable position for his power. DeJong isn't likely to land a regular role with any contending teams this winter, but he could again carve out some playing time on a rebuilding club with the potential of being traded once again. His upside is limited beyond the home runs, and he's likely to be a drag in batting average. Read Past Outlooks
Return to majors imminent
DeJong (orbital) will return to Washington and could be activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Tigers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
DeJong landed on the IL in mid-April after he fractured his nose and orbital bone when he was hit in the face by a pitch from the Pirates' Mitch Keller. After undergoing surgery to address the injury, DeJong was cleared for a rehab assignment in mid-June, and in 12 games with Double-A Harrisburg, he has slashed .275/.348/.375 with one steal and one home run. The 31-year-old had been serving as the Nationals' primary third baseman prior to getting hurt, but he may have to settle for a utility role upon his return if Washington remains committed to letting rookie Brady House play regularly.
DeJong landed on the IL in mid-April after he fractured his nose and orbital bone when he was hit in the face by a pitch from the Pirates' Mitch Keller. After undergoing surgery to address the injury, DeJong was cleared for a rehab assignment in mid-June, and in 12 games with Double-A Harrisburg, he has slashed .275/.348/.375 with one steal and one home run. The 31-year-old had been serving as the Nationals' primary third baseman prior to getting hurt, but he may have to settle for a utility role upon his return if Washington remains committed to letting rookie Brady House play regularly.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
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+10%
OPS vs RHP
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+264%
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| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .607 | 254 | 8 | 24 | .198 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .669 | 685 | 30 | 72 | .224 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .167 | 12 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .608 | 45 | 0 | 2 | .250 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .621 | 123 | 5 | 12 | .198 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .730 | 359 | 19 | 44 | .237 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .635 | 119 | 3 | 12 | .217 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .603 | 281 | 11 | 26 | .203 | ||||
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| Since 2023Home | .604 | 439 | 14 | 42 | .211 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .697 | 500 | 24 | 54 | .223 | ||||
| 2025Home | .669 | 29 | 0 | 1 | .250 | ||||
| 2025Away | .368 | 28 | 0 | 1 | .154 | ||||
| 2024Home | .667 | 232 | 9 | 27 | .232 | ||||
| 2024Away | .737 | 250 | 15 | 29 | .222 | ||||
| 2023Home | .510 | 178 | 5 | 14 | .176 | ||||
| 2023Away | .694 | 222 | 9 | 24 | .232 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Paul DeJong compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
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0.08BB Rate
3.5%K Rate
42.1%BABIP
.367ISO
.074AVG
.204OBP
.246SLG
.278OPS
.523wOBA
.235Exit Velocity
89.2 mphHard Hit Rate
33.3%Barrels/PA
1.8%Expected BA
.190Expected SLG
.258Sprint Speed
22.4 ft/secGround Ball %
30.0%Line Drive %
30.0%Fly Ball %
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DeJong struggled mightily in 2023 while bouncing between three organization, hitting just .207 with a .612 OPS in 400 plate appearances with the Cardinals, Blue Jays and Giants. The veteran shortstop signed a one-year deal with the White Sox in November where he'll battle Nicky Lopez and Braden Shewmake for the starting role. The bat seems to be waning each year for DeJong, but he remains a solid defensive shortstop who ultimately may just be keeping the spot warm for top prospect Colson Montgomery's inevitable callup in 2024.
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Cleared for rehab assignment
DeJong (orbital) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
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Closing in on rehab stint
DeJong (orbital) will meet with his surgeon Saturday and could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment early next week, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
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Likely to miss two-plus months
DeJong isn't expected to return from the 10-day injured list for at least two months after undergoing surgery Monday to repair his nose and sinuses, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. He also had a titanium orbital plate inserted as part of the procedure.
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Scheduled for surgery Monday
DeJong will undergo surgery Monday to repair his sinuses and orbital plate, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
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Will have surgery on broken nose
Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Thursday that DeJong will undergo surgery to repair his fractured nose, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Significant incentives from WAS
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, DeJong's one-year, $1 million contract with the Nationals includes up to $600,000 of additional incentives.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old's one-year deal with the White Sox last year was for $1.75 million plus incentives, and the contract with the Nationals fits for his outlook as a fringe starter. DeJong eclipsed the 20-homer plateau last season for the first time since 2019, but his .227 average and 32.4 percent strikeout rate limit his fantasy upside. He should at least see regular playing time at third base in Washington.
The 31-year-old's one-year deal with the White Sox last year was for $1.75 million plus incentives, and the contract with the Nationals fits for his outlook as a fringe starter. DeJong eclipsed the 20-homer plateau last season for the first time since 2019, but his .227 average and 32.4 percent strikeout rate limit his fantasy upside. He should at least see regular playing time at third base in Washington.