Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick absent from Nationals' lineup versus Phillies

Washington Nationals outfielder/second baseman Howie Kendrick is not starting on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Daniel Murphy (hamstring) is back in the lineup on Wednesday, so Kendrick will head to the Nationals' bench versus Phillies right-hander Mark Leiter. He went 1-for-3 with a solo homer on Tuesday.

Kendrick is averaging 9.7 FanDuel points per game this season (88 games) while slashing .316/.370/.475 with 9 home runs, 41 RBI, 40 runs scored, and 12 steals across 314 plate appearances.