Lobaton (elbow) was placed on the disabled list retroactive to July 19 with left elbow tendinitis, MLB.com's William Ladson reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals called up Triple-A catcher Pedro Severino earlier Friday, and he will back up Wilson Ramos while Lobaton is out. Lobaton hasn't played since since July 19, and has hit just .194/.301/.361 during the course of this season.

Lobaton got the start behind the plate in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored.

EDGE Analysis

The homer was Lobaton's third of the year but he's hitting just .194/.301/.361 in 72 at-bats on the season. Nats manager Dusty Baker used Monday's off day to give Wilson Ramos an extra bit of rest, but Lobaton isn't likely to start seeing more than about one start a week unless Ramos falls into a major slump.

Lobaton is in the lineup Friday against the Reds, Chase Hughes of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lobaton will start at catcher as Wilson Ramos gets a day off Friday. He only got the chance to start five times in the month of June and is batting just .194/.296/.290 this season.

Lobaton went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Sunday at the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Lobaton's first homer of the year put the Nationals on the board in the seventh inning, and gave them a lead they'd never relinquish. The backup catcher was playing in just his second game since June 14, and he's slashing .194/.296/.290.

Lobaton is starting at catcher and batting eighth Thursday against the White Sox, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lobaton is seeing rare action given that Wilson Ramos is missing his first start since mid-May. The 31-year-old has gone hitless in his last 12 at bats, reducing his average to a paltry .163 this season.

Lobaton is in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Cardinals, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lobaton will fill in for the resting Wilson Ramos behind the plate. He will bat eighth in the order. Expect Ramos to return to the lineup Sunday.

Lobaton is in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Lobaton will replace a resting Wilson Ramos behind the plate Saturday. He will bat eighth in the order. He has a relatively successful history against the talented Jose Fernandez, albeit a small sample size, going 2-for-5 with a double and two strike outs.

Lobaton was 2-for-3 with a triple and three RBI in the Nationals' win over Minnesota on Friday night.

EDGE Analysis

It was a nice night at the plate for Lobaton who was filling in for Wilson Ramos as he took a well-deserved night off, but he doesn't get enough opportunities to be of much value in most fantasy formats.

Lobaton is in the lineup and batting eighth for Friday's game against the Twins, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lobaton will start to give Wilson Ramos a day to rest after he caught four straight games against the Marlins this week. He is just 1-for-7 this season and doesn't offer much for fantasy value.

Lobaton will get the start in place of Wilson Ramos (rest) on Tuesday against Atlanta, Chase Hughes of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Lobaton's first start of the season, and he has yet to even make a plate appearance. He hit only .269 in spring training after a dismal performance last season in which he hit .199 in 44 appearances. Expect Ramos back behind the plate Wednesday, regardless of how Lobaton performs.