Zimmerman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Matt Adams' shoulder injury has afforded Zimmerman more work at first base lately, but the 34-year-old hasn't been able to take advantage. Since being reinstated from the injured list at the beginning of the month, Zimmerman is batting only .219 in 10 games. The hot-hitting Howie Kendrick will log a second straight start at first base in place of Zimmerman while the Nationals aim to put out their best lineup and solidify their standing in the NL wild-card race.

Zimmerman isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman has been scuffling at the plate over his last three contests (0-for-8), likely resulting in the day off. Howie Kendrick draws the start at first base and is set to bat fifth.

Zimmerman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman went 0-for-5 with a walk while starting the first two games of the series and will head to the bench for the finale. Howie Kendrick enters the lineup at first base and will bat fifth Sunday.

Zimmerman is not in Thursday's lineup against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Even with the designated hitter spot at their disposal, Zimmerman will head to the bench with Matt Adams starting at first base and Howie Kendrick starting at DH. Zimmerman is hitting .292 with three home runs in 24 at-bats since coming off the injured list on Sept. 1.

Zimmerman went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman came through with an RBI single during the first inning and then again during the third with a 397-foot, two-run shot to left field. The veteran slugger is 7-for-24 with one double, three home runs and 10 RBI in seven games since rejoining the Nationals at the start of September.

Zimmerman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman produced all three runs in Saturday's loss with a three-run homer, but he'll nonetheless head to the bench for the series finale. Matt Adams will start at first base and bat sixth in his place.

Zimmerman went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Friday's 4-3 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

His eighth-inning blast off Luke Jackson brought the Nats to within a run, but it was the only offense the club could generate on the night. Zimmerman has gone yard twice in three starts since rejoining the lineup in September, but injuries have once again sabotaged his season -- the 34-year-old has a .252/.315/.435 slash line with five homers and 22 RBI in only 37 games.

Zimmerman is not in the lineup Thursday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman has started two of four games since returning from the injured list at the beginning of the month, going 3-for-9 with a home run and four RBI in those contests. He'll sit in favor of Howie Kendrick on Thursday.

Zimmerman (foot) went 1-for-3 with a home run, walk and two RBI in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Reinstated from the injured list earlier in the day as part of the Nationals' first wave of September callups, Zimmerman wasted no time making an impact. While the veteran looks to be over the foot injury that kept him on the shelf for nearly six weeks, he's expected to be in line for a short-side platoon role at first base over the season's final month. He'll retreat to the bench for Monday's game against the Mets with Matt Adams picking up the start at first base.

Zimmerman (foot) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday and will start at first base and bat sixth against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman completed an eight-game rehab stint earlier this week to clear the way for his return to the majors after missing the last six weeks due to plantar fasciitis. The 34-year-old has struggled with a .246/.311/.390 slash line in 33 games this season and won't be asked to play a full-time role in September. According to Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports, manager Dave Martinez said he expects Zimmerman to start against left-handed pitching and serve as a late-inning defensive replacement for Matt Adams, who should retain the large side of a platoon at first base.