Ryan Zimmerman

Ryan Zimmerman out of Washington's Thursday lineup against Atlanta

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is not starting in Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means:

Zimmerman will rest against his divisional foe after Josh Bell was announced as Washington's starting first baseman.

Per Baseball Savant on 36 batted balls this season, Zimmerman has produced a 11.1% barrel rate and a .247 expected average.