Matt Wieters

Matt Wieters not starting for Nationals versus Mets

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters is not starting on Sunday against the New York Mets.

What It Means:

Jose Lobaton will start behind the plate for Washington while Wieters grabs a seat on the bench in today's series finale with right-hander Jacob deGrom and the Mets.

numberFire's models project Wieters for a .227 batting average in 24 plate appearances over the remainder of the year.