Rendon is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon returned Friday after missing almost a week with an elbow contusion, and it seems the Nationals will cautiously elect to sit him in the day game following the night game. Howie Kendrick will start at third base and hit third.

General manager Mike Rizzo said Rendon (elbow) will start Friday against the Padres, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon was withheld from the lineup for the last four games with a left elbow bruise, but he is apparently good to go following Thursday's scheduled off day. The 28-year-old was said to be available as a pinch hitter in the last couple games, but ultimately wasn't used. Rendon has been raking to begin the season with a .371/.451/.771 slash line and six home runs in 82 plate appearances.

Rendon (elbow) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon is out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to nurse an elbow injury he sustained after getting hit by a pitch over the weekend. The third baseman hit in the cage Tuesday and was apparently available to pinch hit if needed, though he ultimately went unused. With an off day Thursday, Rendon will look to rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pades. Jake Noll is starting at third base and hitting seventh in his place Wednesday.

Rendon (elbow) could be available to pinch hit Tuesday against the Rockies, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon is out of the lineup for the third straight day but he was able to hit in the cage Tuesday and appears to be progressing towards a return. The Nationals have a scheduled off day Thursday, so it would make sense if the team played it safe with Rendon and also held him out of Wednesday's series finale.

Rendon (elbow) isn't in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Rockies, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon has now been out of the starting lineup for three straight days after getting drilled by a pitch on his left elbow in Saturday's contest. Howie Kendricks continues to benefit from Rendon's absence and will again start at the hot corner.

Rendon (elbow) remains out of the lineup Monday against the Rockies, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon took a pitch off his elbow Saturday against the Marlins and has yet to get back on the field. Howie Kendrick starts at third base for the second straight game.

Rendon (elbow) is not starting Sunday against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon was hit in the elbow by a pitch Saturday but didn't suffer anything worse than a bruise. He'll get at least one day to rest, with Howie Kendrick starting at third base.

Rendon was diagnosed with a bruised left elbow after exiting Saturday's game against the Marlins, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon left Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch on the left elbow, but thankfully he was able to avoid a fracture. Manager Dave Martinez said the 28-year-old could avoid the injured list and should be considered day-to-day until he is further evaluated Sunday morning.

Rendon left Saturday's game against the Marlins after getting hit by a pitch, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon appeared to be in pain after the pitch struck his left elbow. He stayed in the game to run the bases but was pulled after the inning ended. The specifics of the injury are not yet clear.

Rendon went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Friday's loss to the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

After going 0-for-4 on Opening Day, Rendon hasn't been held hitless since, slashing .400/.474/.831 over the course of a 17-game streak with 10 doubles, six homers, 18 RBI and 20 runs. The Nats remain in discussions with him about a contract extension, but the 28-year-old isn't getting any cheaper with his current tear.