Wieters is not in the Nationals' lineup Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The backstop gets a day off during the matinee affair in favor of Jose Lobaton, who's catching Gio Gonzalez. Wieters should return to action Friday to try building on his .283/.359/.433 line with four home runs in 142 plate appearances.