Thames is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Thames has started just one game since Sept. 20. Kurt Suzuki will start at designated hitter while batting third.

Thames isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Thames will retreat to the bench Wednesday for the fourth time in the last five games, even with right-hander Zach Eflin starting for Philadelphia. Asdrubal Cabrera will take over at first base.

Thames will sit Monday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Thames sits despite a righty (Zack Wheeler) taking the hill for the Phillies. It's just the third time all season the veteran has found himself on the bench against a right-hander. With Thames, who's 33 years old and will be a free agent next season, hitting just .208/.296/.325 on the year, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the struggling defending champions plan for next season and give more at-bats to younger options in the final week of the year. That's not actually what they're doing Monday, though, as 34-year-old Asdrubal Cabrera starts at first base while 32-year-old Brock Holt serves as the designated hitter.

Thames is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Thames went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and committed a crucial error during Game 1, and he'll stick on the bench for the nightcap with lefty Braxton Garrett on the mound for Miami. Jake Noll receives the start at first base in Game 2 for Washington.

Thames isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Thames reached base twice during the first game of Friday's doubleheader, and he'll take a seat for Game 2. Jake Noll will start at first base in his absence.

Thames is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

The expectation is that lefty Josh Fleming will be the Rays' primary pitcher in this one. Even so, Thames is hitting .212 with a .257 OBP and a 37.1 percent strikeout rate this month, continuing what has been a pretty disappointing season for the perceived slugger. Nobody expected Thames to hit for a high average, but his .296 OBP and .339 SLG on the season are well below expectations.

Thames sits Tuesday against lefty Ryan Yarbrough and the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Thames has yet to start against a single southpaw this season. Given that he's hitting just .212/.291/.323 on the year, it's easier to see him losing at-bats against righties than it is to see him gaining playing time against lefties. Asdrubal Cabrera will be the first baseman Tuesday.

Thames will not start Saturday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

It's no surprise to see Thames on the bench with a lefty (Max Fried) on the mound for the opposition. Whether or not Thames loses playing time against righties as well down the stretch remains to be seen. Carter Kieboom was recalled Saturday and starts at third base, pushing Asdrubal Cabrera to first.

Thames went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting during the matinee, Thames hit fifth in the nightcap and helped the Nats to a 10-9 win. The 33-year-old should continue to hold down the strong side of a platoon at first base with Asdrubal Cabrera despite a poor .209/.294/.330 slash line on the season.

Thames will sit for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Thames hits the bench with the left-handed Tommy Milone set to start for Atlanta. He'll likely return for the nightcap against righty Josh Tomlin.