Cruz (eye) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz is still dealing with inflammation around his left eye and will sit Sunday for the 10th straight game. Luke Voit will again serve as the designated hitter while Joey Meneses shifts to first base.

Cruz (eye) isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz is on the bench for a ninth consecutive matchup due to left eye inflammation, but the Nationals continue to label him as day-to-day rather than placing him on the injured list. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup once again.

Cruz (eye) isn't starting Friday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz continues to deal with left eye inflammation and will be on the bench for an eighth consecutive game. Luke Voit is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup.

Cruz (eye) isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz is out of the lineup for a seventh consecutive matchup due to left eye inflammation, but the Nationals haven't yet indicated that they plan to put him on the injured list. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup once again.

Cruz (eye) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz continues to deal with an eye issue, so he will open on the bench for a sixth straight game. The Nationals play a day game Wednesday in advance of a team off day, so don't be surprised if Cruz is held out at least until Friday.

Cruz (eye) isn't in the lineup Monday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz will be held out of the starting nine for a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with left eye inflammation. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.

Cruz (eye) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz will be held out of the starting nine for the fourth straight game Sunday due to left eye inflammation. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter while Joey Meneses works at first base.

Cruz (eye) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz is dealing with left eye inflammation and will be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Luke Voit is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup.

Cruz (eye) is not in Friday's lineup against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He experienced blurred vision during Tuesday's game and has yet to re-enter the fray. Joey Meneses will play first base while Luke Voit handles the designated hitter duties.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that Cruz, who is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles is dealing with left eye inflammation, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz experienced blurred vision during Tuesday's 4-3 loss and was lifted for a pinch hitter in the fifth inning. Martinez said Cruz received eye drops to treat the issue and is considered day-to-day, so the 42-year-old could be ready to play when the Nationals return from Thursday's off day to begin a series with the Marlins on Friday.