Meneses is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Meneses started at first base in the final two games of the Nationals' series with the Mets and went 1-for-8 with a solo home run, but he was merely keeping a seat warm in the lineup for Luke Voit, who was acquired in Tuesday's blockbuster deal that saw Juan Soto and Josh Bell go to San Diego. Voit has joined the Nationals in Philadelphia and will make his team debut Thursday at first base, taking over the everyday role that had belonged to Meneses. Unless Nelson Cruz's neck issue forces him to the injured list and the Nationals are in need of a new designated hitter, Meneses doesn't look like he'll have a path to playing regularly in Washington.

Meneses went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

In his first career big league game, Meneses launched a home run that helped seal a 5-1 win for the Nationals. The rookie spent most of his minor league career in Atlanta's organization, but has been with minor league affiliates of the Phillies, Red Sox, and Nationals since 2018. He has shown the ability to hit for both power and average in the minors, batting .311 with 23 home runs in 2018 and .286 with 20 home runs this season, all at the AAA level. Perhaps his debut appearance with the Nationals is a sign of things to come for the 30 year old rookie.