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.
Source:
Baseball Press
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