Werth is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies due to a shoulder injury, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Werth's shoulder has been bothering him since he was hit by a pitch during his rehab assignment, and the issue apparently worsened in his first game back from the disabled list, which could help explain his recent struggles (he's just 3-for-28 (.107) in eight games since returning from the DL). The good news is the veteran outfielder doesn't seem too worried about the issue, saying he doesn't expect to miss more than two games because of it.