Eaton is out of the lineup for the third time in four days Sunday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton isn't reported to be dealing with an injury, so the string of absences is somewhat odd. He's been back from a two-month absence with an ankle injury for over two weeks now, but it's possible he still needs more rest. Bryce Harper will slide over to right field, with Michael Taylor getting the start in center.

Eaton is not in the lineup against Philadelphia on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton will hit the bench for a second straight game while Michael Taylor gets another start in center field. Prior to sitting Thursday, Eaton had started seven of the past eight contests. Look for him to get back into the starting lineup Saturday.

Eaton is not in the lineup against the Orioles on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton will get the night off following three straight starts while Michael Taylor draws the nod in center field. Since returning from the DL (ankle) on June 9, Eaton has slashed .324/.378/.353 with three RBI across nine games.

Eaton is out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton served as the DH in Saturday's game after starting in the outfield in each of the previous three contests. He'll head to the bench for the final game of the interleague series, setting the stage for an outfield composed of Juan Soto (left), Michael Taylor (center) and Brian Goodwin (right). Bryce Harper will serve as the designated hitter.

Eaton went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

He's now 5-for-12 in three games since coming off the disabled list, and Eaton has provided the Nats with an immediate spark at the top of their batting order. With four viable options for three outfield spots, the club should be able to keep the 29-year-old well rested over the remainder of the season -- an important consideration given that Eaton has played only 34 games for Washington since the beginning of the 2017 campaign.

Eaton is not in the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton will be given the afternoon off just one day after being activated from the 60-day disabled list. The outfielder went 1-for-4 with two runs scored in his first game back. Michael Taylor draws the start in center field Sunday.

Eaton (ankle) was activated from the 60-day DL on Saturday and will leadoff and start in right field against San Francisco on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton will make his return after over two months on the disabled list due to an ankle injury. The 29-year-old figures to slide right back into his spot atop the Nationals' lineup, though it's likely that he will receive a few days off here and there over the next couple weeks in order to stay fresh.

Eaton (ankle) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants and remains on the disabled list for the time being, according to Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton hoped to come off the 60-day disabled list Friday when first eligible, but the Nationals decided he was not ready quite yet. Janes did indicate that Eaton was in the Nationals' clubhouse prior to Friday's game though, so there is a chance he could return to action Saturday.

Eaton (ankle) will shift his rehab to High-A Potomac on Tuesday, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton will join Potomac on Tuesday to continue his rehab after going 0-for-5 with a walk in a pair of rehab appearances with Double-A Harrisburg last week. He's still hoping to return when first eligible on June 8, though nothing has been confirmed at this point. Once Eaton is healthy, he'll likely assume a starting role next to Bryce Harper and Juan Soto, pushing Michael Taylor to a reserve role.

Eaton (ankle), who will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Friday, hopes to return when first eligible on June 8, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

This would be an earlier return than many of his fantasy owners were likely expecting, but it sounds like he's on track for an early June activation. Once healthy, the Nationals will likely move Michael Taylor to a reserve outfielder role while Juan Soto, Eaton and Bryce Harper start every day from left to right.