Murphy went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored and six RBI in Tuesday's blowout win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy went deep in the second and third innings off Jacob Rhame as the Nationals scored 19 runs through the first five innings. The 33-year-old got off to a slow start when he returned from a knee injury in mid-June, but bounced back in July with a .347/.410/.569 slash line and four home runs.

Murphy went 1-for-3 with a walk, RBI and stolen base Saturday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy extended his hitting streak to a modest four games and also stole his first base of the season. His average has risen from .253 to .278 and he also has five RBI, one run scored and two doubles since the All-Star break. The stolen base was Murphy's first of the season, and given his continuing battles to remain healthy, it's unlikely he is consistently active on the basepaths.

Murphy (soreness) is starting at second base and hitting sixth Friday in Miami.

EDGE Analysis

He was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to general soreness, but is back in the fold for the second game of this weekend's series against the Marlins. Murphy may be auditioning for other teams over the next four games, as it's possible the Nationals look to get what they can for the impending free agent with their playoff chances looking slim. He is hitting .310/.364/.466 with two home runs and more walks (six) than strikeouts (five) in 58 at-bats this month.

Murphy was scratched Thursday because, according to manager Dave Martinez, he is "a bit sore," Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez's comments don't provide any real insight into what type of setback Murphy is dealing with, but the manager did indicate Murphy is available off the bench, so it seems he is not dealing with something serious. Murphy should have a chance to return to the lineup Friday night.

Murphy was a late scratch from Thursday's lineup against the Marlins, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It is unclear what caused Murphy to be removed from the lineup a little less than an hour after it was originally released. Wilmer Difo replaces him at second base, hitting eighth.

Murphy went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy entered the ballgame in the seventh inning to pinch hit, and he came through with a two RBI single to give Washington a 3-1 lead. He's collected a base knock in five of his last seven tilts, despite showing a lack of power in 28 games this season. He's slugging just .333 with one homer and 12 RBI over 28 games heading into the break.

Murphy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has resumed playing second base on a regular basis after the Nationals initially eased him back in his June 12 return from knee surgery by deploying him at first base or as a designated hitter in interleague play. The veteran hasn't incurred any setbacks since coming off the 10-day disabled list, but the Nationals have been mindful of preserving his health for the long ball and have given him a couple days off per week. He'll cede the keystone to Wilmer Difo in the series finale after going 1-for-6 with four walks over the first three games in New York.

Murphy is out of the lineup against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will head to the bench following three straight starts, including a 4-for-4 showing with two doubles and one run scored during Tuesday's contest. Wilmer Difo is set to make a start at second base in his stead.

Murphy went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The Nats have been giving Murphy more frequent rest lately, but it hasn't translated into better results for the veteran hitter yet -- he's gone just 4-for-22 through seven games in July. Murphy had a lot of rust to shake off after missing the first 10 weeks of the season recovering from knee surgery, so some struggles are to be expected, but he's still more than capable of putting together a big second half once he gets his timing back at the plate.

Murphy is not in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will head to the bench for the second consecutive game as left-hander Wei-Yin Chen takes the mound for Miami. The 33-year-old has struggled since returning from the disabled list in mid-June, slashing .188/.230/.261 with only three extra-base hits in 69 at-bats.