Luke Voit scratched from Nationals' lineup Saturday; Lane Thomas back in

Washington Nationals infielder Luke Voit has been scratched from the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.

What It Means:

It's currently unknown exactly why the slugger has been removed from the lineup. In any case, he will no longer start Saturday night. Lane Thomas will re-enter the batting order in Voit's absence.

In 402 plate appearances this season, Voit has a .224 batting average with a .732 OPS, 16 home runs, 44 runs, 53 RBI and 1 stolen base.