Eric Thames

Eric Thames taking seat for Nationals on Monday

Washington Nationals first baseman Eric Thames is not starting on Monday against left-hander Steven Matz and the New York Mets.

What It Means:

Asdrubal Cabrera will make another start on first base and Howie Kendrick will replace Thames at designated hitter.

numberFire's models expect Thames to hit .237 with 8 homers, 19 RBI, 2 steals, and 22 scores over the rest of the season.