Nationals' Carter Kieboom on bench Thursday

Washington Nationals shortstop Carter Kieboom is not starting on Thursday versus the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Kieboom started the past six games while helping fill in for Trea Turner (finger). Wilmer Difo is shifting to shortstop Thursday while Brian Dozier starts at second base.

Kieboom has gone 3-for-22 (.136) with 2 dingers since making his big league debut on April 26.