Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick out of Washington's Sunday lineup

Washington Nationals utility-man Howie Kendrick is not starting in Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means:

Kendrick will head to the bench today with Brian Dozier starting at second base.

In 207 at-bats this season, Kendrick is hitting .324 with 12 home runs and 45 RBI.