Thames will sit Wednesday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

For the first time all season, Thames will sit even with a righty (Zack Wheeler) on the mound for the opposition. Given that he's hitting just .205/.298/.325 on the season, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him sit more frequently going forward. Asdrubal Cabrera slides to first base in his absence, with Brock Holt starting at third.

Thames went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals were hoping that Thames could be a consistent power presence when they signed him last off-season, but that has been far from the case thus far. His fifth-inning long ball of Zack Godley marked just his second on the season. He will look to see his homer rate increase significantly in the second half of the campaign.

Thames is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Thames will head to the bench Friday with southpaw Martin Perez on the mound for Boston. Juan Soto will serve as the designated hitter while Howie Kendrick shifts to first base, leaving Michael Taylor to start in left field.

Thames isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Daniel Castano taking the mound for Miami, Thames will retreat to the bench for Game 1 of the twin bill. Asdrubal Cabrera will shift to first base with Carter Kieboom starting at the hot corner.

Thames went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Tuesday's 8-5 win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

After a miserable start to 2020 that has dropped him down to eighth in the batting order, Thames appears to be finding a groove at the plate, collect three of his 10 hits and four of his six RBI on the season in the last two days. The 33-year-old should continue to man the strong side of a platoon at first base while also seeing action as the DH, but his playing time will be more secure if he can provide consistent production.

Thames went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

His second-inning shot off Touki Toussaint was the first homer of the year for Thames, and his first in a Washington uniform. The 33-year-old is currently splitting starts at first base with Asdrubal Cabrera, and Thames will need to improve significantly on his .182/.250/.295 slash line if he wants to avoid losing even more playing time.

Thames is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

He will head to the bench with southpaw John Means on the hill for Baltimore. Asdrubal Cabrera will start at first base and bat third.

Thames isn't in the lineup Friday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Thames won't play in Friday's originally scheduled contest with left-hander Tommy Milone on the mound for Baltimore. Asdrubal Cabrera will shift to first base with Carter Kieboom stepping in as the third baseman.

Thames is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw David Peterson twirling for the Mets in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Thames will give way to Asdrubal Cabrera at first base. Only two of Thames' 36 plate appearances this season have come against left-handed pitching.

Thames is not in the lineup against lefty Steven Matz and the Mets on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Thames didn't start against any of the first four lefties the Nationals faced this season, so it's no surprise to see him sit again Monday. Asdrubal Cabrera will handle first base in his absence.