Murphy is out of the lineup Monday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

With the Nationals just about locked into finishing with the second-best record in the National League, manager Dusty Baker will give Murphy and fellow infield mainstay Anthony Rendon days off in preparation for the postseason. Adrian Sanchez will fill in for Murphy at the keystone, while Wilmer Difo replaces Rendon at third base.

Murphy is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dusty Baker decided to give most of the regulars the day off Friday, so Murphy will hit the bench in favor of Howie Kendrick at the keystone. Since the beginning of September, Murphy is hitting .294/.379/.471 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in 14 contests.

Murphy (hamstring) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dusty Baker had deemed Murphy ready to return following Tuesday's game, and Murphy's inclusion in the lineup provided final confirmation as to his status. He will face right-hander Lucas Sims for the first time as he looks build upon his stellar .318/.400/.500 line for the month of September.

Murphy (hamstring) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Braves, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup with left hamstring tightness, but is back in the fold for Wednesday's affair and batting in the third spot of the order. Over the course of the month, Murphy is hitting .318/.400/.500 with two home runs and four RBI.

Manager Dusty Baker announced Tuesday that Murphy (hamstring) will likely be back in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Braves, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's hamstring tightened up during pregame warmups Tuesday, so Dusty Baker decided to withhold his star second baseman from the lineup. After a night of rest, the manager is confident that the 32-year-old will be ready to re-enter the lineup Wednesday.

Murphy was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with left hamstring tightness, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Murphy's setback is uncertain, but he experienced a similar injury last September, so the Nationals were not taking any chances one way or another. Wilmer Difo will get the start at second base in Murphy's place.

Murphy (neck) will return to the starting nine for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy missed the past couple days while dealing with a stiff neck, which has seemingly been plaguing the 32-year-old for a little time now, although it hasn't affected his play at the plate much. During his last 14 games, Murphy is hitting .354 with two home runs and seven RBI, and continues to be one of the top offensive second basemen in the league.

Murphy (neck) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Braves, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy missed Wednesday's game with neck stiffness, and it appears the ailment will keep him out for Thursday's series finale as well. His status for Washington's weekend series against the Dodgers remains up in the air. In the meantime, Wilmer Difo will draw another start in his place at the keystone.

Murphy is out Wednesday while dealing with a stiff neck, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was able to play through the injury during Tuesday's game, but manager Dusty Baker decided to give the second baseman a day off to rest and recover from this minor setback. He should be considered day-to-day moving forward, but Wilmer Difo will likely man second base in his absence if he's forced to miss a little time.

Murphy is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will get another day off, marking the third time in the past seven games that he will be out of the starting nine. In his place, Wilmer Difo draws the start at second. Murphy is currently sporting a six-game hitting streak, batting .435 with two home runs and four RBI during that span.