Wieters (groin) will catch and bat seventh against the Cubs during Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters will return to action for his first start since Aug. 31 due to a groin injury. Expect him to get a breather during Game 2 of the doubleheader.

Wieters (groin) is out of the lineup for the seventh straight game Friday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters has been able to appear off the bench on three occasions, so it's unclear how much his injury is still affecting him. It's possible that the Nationals are simply given time to their pair of younger catchers, Spencer Kieboom and Pedro Severino. Kieboom will get the call Friday.

Wieters (groin) is out of the lineup against the Cubs on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters will be withheld from the starting lineup for a sixth straight game, though he's been able to enter as a defensive replacement on a few occasions. It doesn't appear like he's dealing with anything too major, but the groin must be nagging him just enough to prevent Wieters from serving behind the plate for a more than a few innings. In his place, Spencer Kieboom will handle the catching duties and bat eighth.

Wieters (groin) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters has been on the bench for five straight games as he battles a groin injury. He did appear off the bench in three of the last four games, however. Pedro Severino will start behind the plate Wednesday.

Wieters (groin) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters will stick on the bench for a fifth straight game as he continues to nurse a groin injury. The backstop was able to play two innings as a replacement Monday, going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, but he's apparently still not ready to handle a full game load at the moment. Pedro Severino will draw a start behind the dish in his absence.

Wieters is dealing with a groin injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

This helps explain why the backstop is out of the starting lineup for a third straight game Monday. Wieters is apparently able to pinch hit and catch a few innings, but the Nationals want to play it safe with him. Consider his day-to-day for now. Spencer Kieboom and Pedro Severino will handle catching duties for the time being.

Wieters is out of the lineup for the third straight game Monday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters battled back tightness last week, though that hasn't been officially stated as the cause of his absences. He's hit just 4-for-23 over his last eight games, so it's also possible he's sitting for performance reasons. Pedro Severino will start behind the plate Monday.

Wieters is out of the lineup Sunday against the Brewers, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals haven't cited a reason behind Wieters' absence from the starting nine for the second day in a row, but it's worth noting that he was sidelined with back tightness for a couple days before re-entering the lineup Friday. Unless the Nationals indicate otherwise, Wieters should check back in behind the plate at some point during the team's three-game series with the Cardinals that begins Monday. Spencer Kieboom, meanwhile, will draw a second straight start Sunday.

Wieters is not in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters left Wednesday's game with back tightness but was able to start Friday. It's unclear whether Saturday's absence is injury-related or merely a scheduled off day. Spencer Kieboom will start in his place.

Wieters (back) will catch and bat seventh in the order against Milwaukee on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters was forced to exit Wednesday's contest versus Philadelphia in the ninth inning due to back tightness, but will not miss any additional time as he's back behind the plate for Friday's series opener.