Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Howie Kendrick (back) has been removed from the clubs starting lineup for Wednesdays contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Asdrubal Cabrera will serve as the teams DH and bat third with Eric Thames batting cleanup and manning first base. The Nationals already entered play Wednesday without outfielder Juan Soto, who is attempting to return from a positive COVID-19 test. Kendrick has scuffled out of the gate in 2020, going just ...