Dozier is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier returned to action Tuesday after missing a pair of games due to illness, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk. He'll give way to Asdrubal Cabrera at the keystone Wednesday as the Nationals look to ease the veteran infielder back into action.

Dozier went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Tuesday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier returned to the lineup after sitting Monday due to illness. He wasted no time making an impact, smacking his 17th home run of the season in the fourth inning. After putting up solid numbers in July, Dozier has fallen on hard times to this point in August, racking up just five hits in 28 at-bats -- including just two extra-base hits. For the season, he's hitting .234/.336/.431 across 411 plate appearances.

Dozier (illness) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier has been sidelined with flu-like symptoms for the past two games, but evidently feels well enough to return to the lineup Tuesday. He will bat sixth against lefty Alex Wood.

Dozier is not starting Monday against the Reds due to flu-like symptoms, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier apparently came down with the illness Sunday, which helps explain why he's sitting for a second straight day Monday. The veteran infielder was able to pinch hit Sunday, so he could be available off the bench again Monday. Asdrubal Cabrera is starting at the keystone in place of Dozier in this one.

Dozier is not in the lineup Monday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier will stick on the bench for a second straight game while Asdrubal Cabrera picks up another start at the keystone in his stead. The 32-year-old Dozier is 0-for-14 over his last five games, while Cabrera is 4-for-13 in four games since joining the Nationals.

Dozier is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier is in an 0-for-13 funk at the plate over his last four games. Asdrubal Cabrera will start at second base and hit sixth.

Dozier is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals signed Asdrubal Cabrera on Monday, who could cut into Dozier's time at second base. Cabrera starts for the first time for his new team Wednesday. He'll have to improve beyond his .235/.317/.392 season line so far if he's to be a serious threat to Dozier's at-bats.

Dozier went 2-for-4 with one run scored, two RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 11-8 loss to the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier put the Nationals on the board in the sixth inning with his RBI single and he came through again in the ninth to cut the deficit to three runs. The veteran second baseman has a .284/.455/.493 slash line with five doubles and three home runs over 22 games in July.

Dozier went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

It's his first homer since the All-Star break and 15th of the season. Dozier has put together a strong .279/.443/.508 slash line through 20 games in July with three home runs, two steals, eight RBI and 12 runs, and his 17:15 BB:K on the month is particularly impressive.

Dozier is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Dozier started the last seven games and went 7-for-21 with one double, one home run and eight walks, but he'll receive the day off Friday. Howie Kendrick will start at the keystone and bat sixth in his stead.