Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick out of Saturday's lineup for Nationals

Washington Nationals outfielder Howie Kendrick is not in the starting lineup on Saturday.

What It Means:

Kendrick tends to start in left field, but Adam Lind is a lefty bat and therefore the better matchup against the right-handed pitcher on the mound. Lind slides into left field today, while Ryan Zimmerman returns to the order at first base.

Our models project Kendrick to hit .280 with 1 home run, 11 runs, 8 RBI, and 3 stolen bases in 90 more plate appearances this year.