Murphy went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

That's now five hits in two games for Murphy since recovering from the bug that kept him out of action over the weekend. The second baseman has a .368/.368/.711 slash line in his last 10 games with three homers, six RBI and six runs.

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

He seems fully recovered from the illness that kept him out of the starting lineup over the weekend. Murphy's now hitting .324 (12-for-37) with three homers, five RBI and six runs over his last 10 games.

Murphy (illness) is batting fifth and playing second base Monday against the Giants, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is ready to resume his duties at second base after missing three games due to an illness. The 32-year-old, who is slashing .315/.371/.551 in 45 games this season, will face Matt Moore in his return to the lineup.

Murphy (illness) flied out as a pinch hitter in Sunday's loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

He looked just fine at the plate, working San Diego closer for a 10-pitch at-bat before crushing a line drive right at center fielder Franchy Cordero. After sitting for almost the entire weekend series, Murphy looks like he'll be ready to resume starting duties at second base Monday.

Murphy (illness) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will take a seat for the third straight game, once again giving way to Wilmer Difo at second base. He'll look to rejoin the lineup Monday when the Nationals begin a three-game set in San Francisco.

Murphy is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres due to an illness, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is apparently available if needed, so it's likely the Nationals wanted to give the 32-year-old an extra day to get right before slotting him back into the lineup. Although he seems close to a return, the team will likely wait to see how he feels before making a decision on his status for Sunday's series finale.

Murphy is out of Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was also out of the lineup Friday, so it would seem that something is amiss with Murphy, although no injury has been reported at this time. Wilmer Difo will start at second base and hit eighth.

Murphy is not in the lineup Friday against the Padres, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy snapped his seven-game hit streak Thursday night, so he'll head to the bench for a night off. Wilmer Difo will fill the void at the keystone.

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

It's his third homer in four games and ninth of the season as Murphy continues to prove that his huge 2016 campaign was no fluke. if there's a downside to his recent power surge it's that all three blasts this week have been solo shots, accounting for all the runs he's driven in during that stretch, but the second baseman still has an impressive 33 RBI in 41 games on the year.

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

The homer came off of knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, as Murphy continues to hit the ball at a torrid pace. He now has a .325/.387/.567 slash line, and should continue to receive consistent opportunities to produce in the middle of a potent Washington lineup. He's as valuable as they come at the keystone position and is a set-and-forget asset in any fantasy lineup.