Kendrick went 2-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

He continues to thrive at the top of the order for the Nats, and the veteran now has a .357/.400/.696 slash line in 17 games since coming over from the Phillies. Kendrick has been a godsend for a team with five other outfielders currently on the DL, including its entire Opening Day trio, and he should see regular playing time down the stretch as Washington lets players like Bryce Harper (knee) heal up and get ready for the postseason.

Kendrick went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

His shots in the third and fifth innings, both off lefty Tyler Skaggs, gave Gio Gonzalez and the Nats bullpen all the run support they would need. Kendrick seems to have fallen into a left-field platoon with Adam Lind for the moment, but the 34-year-old's .386/.413/.727 slash line and four homers in 14 games since joining the club could make it increasingly hard to take him out of the starting lineup.

Kendrick is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick will be held out of the starting lineup for the fourth time in the past five games. Adam Lind will draw another start in left field, batting fifth.

Kendrick is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick will take a seat for the second consecutive game, and this will mark his third straight off day given Friday's postponement. There has been no word of any injury at this point, but he was dealing with a sore back earlier in the week, so the Nats could be playing it safe with the 34-year-old to give him some extra rest. Adam Lind, who is currently in the midst of a three game hitting streak, will draw another start in left field in his place.

Kendrick is not in Thursday's lineup against the Marlins, The Washington Post's Jorge Castillo reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick will receive another day off after sitting out Tuesday with back stiffness. The 34-year-old was able to play Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI, and is likely getting another day to rest while coming back to full health. In his place, Adam Lind draws the start in left, batting sixth.

Kendrick went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 10-1 rout of the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out Tuesday's game with a sore back, Kendrick returned to action and appeared to be completely healthy. The veteran is now hitting .382 (13-for-34) in 10 games since joining the Nats at the trade deadline, and with Jayson Werth (toe) likely not able to return until September, Kendrick should continue to be surprisingly productive as the Nats' regular left fielder.

Kendrick (back) returns to the lineup Wednesday against Miami, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick exited Monday with back stiffness and remained out of the lineup for Tuesday's game. He appears to be good to go after getting a little rest, and settles into his typical spot in left while hitting seventh in the order.

The Nationals are hopeful that Kendrick (back) will be able to return to Wednesday's lineup against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was expected to take a seat Tuesday in favor of Adam Lind with a righty on the mound for the Marlins, so it is no surprise that he is out of the lineup, but manager Dusty Baker said Kendrick's back is still sore, so he is not a lock to return Wednesday. Kendrick is hitting .318/.362/.432 with one home run and one steal over his last 44 at-bats.

Kendrick left Monday's win over the Marlins in the seventh inning due to back stiffness, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The issue doesn't seem too serious, and with right-hander Vance Worley set to take the mound for Miami on Tuesday, Kendrick can rest for a day while Adam Lind patrols left field. If the back problem lingers for the 34-year-old Kendrick, however, the Nats may have to cut short the rehab stint for Michael Taylor (oblique) and activate him a little earlier than they planned.

Kendrick is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cubs, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick receives a day off after starting the past three games, going 8-for-11 with one home run and two RBI during those contests. He'll likely slide back into the lineup for Sunday's finale, but Adam Lind picks up the start in his place.