Maikel Franco not in Nationals' Sunday lineup

Washington Nationals infielder Maikel Franco is sitting Sunday in the team's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Franco is being replaced at third base by Ildemaro Vargas versus Phillies starter Aaron Nola.

In 370 plate appearances this season, Franco has a .229 batting average with a .597 OPS, 8 home runs, 29 runs, 38 RBI and 1 stolen base.