Kendrick is dealing with hamstring tightness that has kept him sidelined over the past two games, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Martinez revealed Sunday that Kendrick could have played over the past two days, but the team elected to hold him out as a precautionary measure. However, Martinez is optimistic that Kendrick's two days of rest will allow him to return to the lineup Monday against the Braves.

Kendrick is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals have been looking to give Kendrick some strategic rest days, but it is a bit odd that he's sitting against lefty John Means in this one. Josh Harrison is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth.

Kendrick is not in the lineup against the Orioles on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick will get a breather after logging five straight starts for the Nationals. He's hitting the ball quite well this month, slashing .382/.389/.471 over nine games in August, but he has just one home run and appears to be losing some of his power.

Kendrick went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

None of the knocks went for extra bases, but he came around to score in the second inning on a Victor Robles single with what proved to be the winning run. Kendrick has a four-game hit streak going and has found his groove in August, slashing .476/.500/.619 with a homer, two RBI and six runs over 22 plate appearances.

Kendrick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick had started the Nats' past four games, so the 37-year-old is likely just receiving a veteran's day off with Washington and Baltimore wrapping up their series with a game that starts at 12:35 p.m ET. Eric Thames will serve as the team's designated hitter, while Asdrubal Cabrera shifts across the diamond to first base as a replacement for Kendrick.

Kendrick went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick had a great day at the plate, beginning with a solo home run in the first inning. It was his first long ball of the season. The rest of his knocks in the game were singles, though he managed to come around to score in the third inning. Kendrick had gotten off to a slow start early on, as he had reached base only four times in his first 20 plate appearances prior to Tuesday's performance.

Kendrick (back) will bat third and play first base Tuesday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick missed a pair of games last week due to back issues, but the Nationals' lack of games over the weekend gave him the time he needed to get healthy. He's gone just 2-for-16 at the plate so far this season, though that sample size is of course quite small.

Kendrick (back) felt good when taking at-bats Sunday and should be ready when the Nationals return to game action this week, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old sat out the final two games against the Blue Jays due to upper-back stiffness, but it appears he'll be ready to return coming out of the weekend. The Nationals had the weekend off since the Marlins have been on hiatus after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff. Kendrick was off to a slow start this season (2-for-16) before bowing out of the lineup with the back issue.

Kendrick (back) could take some swings in practice Sunday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick was scratched from the lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against Toronto due to upper-back stiffness and didn't play Thursday, either. The Nationals have the weekend off after their series against Miami was cancelled due to the Marlins' coronavirus pandemic, so Kendrick has been able to rest for a few more days. Whether or not he'll be back in action Tuesday against the Mets remains unclear.

Kendrick (back) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

After experiencing upper-back stiffness Wednesday, Kendrick was scratched from the Washington lineup and ultimately went unused in the team's 4-0 win in 10 innings. Though skipper Dave Martinez downplayed Kendrick's injury after the contest, the manager won't take any chances with the 37-year-old as the Nationals head into a stretch of four off days in a row following the cancellation of this weekend's series in Miami. Josh Harrison will step in as the Nats' designated hitter in place of Kendrick, who is reportedly available off the bench if needed, according to Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic.