Matt Wieters

Nationals' Matt Wieters is absent from the lineup versus Atlanta

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters is not in Thursday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means:

Jose Lobaton will catch right-hander Tanner Roark while Wieters grabs a seat on the bench for Thursday's matchup versus right-hander Mike Foltynewicz and the Braves.

numberFire's models project Wieters for a .250 batting average in 53 plate appearances over the remainder of the season.