The Nationals purchased the contract of Jonathan Lucroy from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday as part of a flurry of moves in response to their COVID-19 protocols. In a corresponding move, catcher Yan Gomes was placed on the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The 34-year-old veteran backstop had only recently signed a minor league deal with the Nationals and now will join the team in the early part of the season. He's in the starting lineup and batting eighth on Tuesday against Atlanta.

The Nationals signed free agent catcher Jonathan Lucroy to a minor-league deal Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Lucroy was released by the White Sox at the end of Spring Training. The veteran backstop was unable to secure a roster spot with the White Sox but ultimately lands a minor-league deal with the Nationals. The 34-year-old slashed 333/.478/.389 during the spring and gives the Nationals depth at catcher. Lucroy slashed .232/.305/.355 with eight homers, 36 RBI, and 30 runs scored across 328 plate appearances with the Angels/Cubs in 2019.

C Jonathan Lucroy signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Tuesday and was added to the 60-player pool.

Fantasy Impact

Lucroy was released by the Red Sox and picked up by the Phillies on Tuesday. He was added to provide catching depth while starter JT Realmuto is dealing with a hip injury. Lucroy has not made an appearances in 2020, but slashed .232/.305/.355 over 101 games for the Angels/Cubs in 2019.

Jonathan Lucroy cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Red Sox's alternate training site Friday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Fantasy Impact

Lucroy will continue to function as additional depth at the alternate site, but unless there's an injury to Christian Vazquez or Kevin Plawecki, it's unlikely that he'll see significant time with the Red Sox in 2020.

Jonathan Lucroy is going to be taken off the Red Sox roster, and will be replaced by Chris Mazza.

Fantasy Impact

Lucroy made the 30-man roster, but was the third catcher and has not yet received an at-bat. Lucroy's fantasy value is long gone, so the fantasy impact is minimal.