Jose Lobaton

Nationals' Jose Lobaton returning to bench on Thursday

Washington Nationals catcher Jose Lobaton is out of the lineup for Thursday's home matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Lobaton was serving as Matt Wieters' replacement on Thursday, but the Nationals' top catcher appears ready to return from a run-in with back tightness.

Lobaton went 1-for-3 with a walk last night and is projected for 23 plate appearances, 4 hits and 2 RBI the rest of the 2017 season.