Alu isn't in the Nationals' lineup Friday against the Marlins, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Southpaw Braxton Garrett will begin Friday's contest on the mound for Miami, meaning the left-handed bat of Alu will stay put in the dugout. Ildemaro Vargas will start in left field while Alu sits, and Michael Chavis will get the nod at second base.