Washington Nationals catcher Rene Rivera is not in the lineup Sunday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.
Rivera is being replaced behind the plate by Tres Barrera against Padres starter Joe Musgrove.
In 67 plate appearances this season, Rivera has a .237 batting average with a .687 OPS, 2 home runs, 6 runs and 9 RBI.
Source: Baseball Press