Howie Kendrick

Nationals' Howie Kendrick out of the lineup on Friday

Washington Nationals second baseman/outfielder Howie Kendrick is out of Friday's lineup versus the New York Mets.

What It Means:

Facing Jacob deGrom and the Mets, the Nationals are rolling out Andrew Stevenson in right and Alejandro De Aza in left tonight. Stevenson's taking over the leadoff spot on Friday as well.

Our models project Kendrick for 1 homer, 3 doubles and 6 RBI in 67 plate appearances the rest of the year.