4 years agoWashington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Howie Kendrick (back) has been removed from the club’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Asdrubal Cabrera will serve as the team’s DH and bat third with Eric Thames batting cleanup and manning first base. The Nationals already entered play Wednesday without outfielder Juan Soto, who is attempting to return from a positive COVID-19 test. Kendrick has scuffled out of the gate in 2020, going just 2-for-16 with one RBI through his first five games. His next chance to return to the lineup comes Thursday when left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu is projected to take the hill.--Jesse Borek
Source: Jessica Camerato