Bell went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals had a strong sixth inning Sunday, and Bell contributed with his 11th home run of the season to extend the team's lead. The 28-year-old missed the first two games of the series due to right side soreness, but he's now gone 4-for-12 with two home runs, six RBI, three runs, a walk and two strikeouts across his last three appearances.

Bell (side) is starting Saturday's game against the Marlins, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell had missed the last two games due to right side soreness, but he took swings Friday and was available off the bench if needed. He'll start at first base and bat fourth during Saturday's matchup in Miami.

Bell (side) is slated to return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to right side soreness that kept him out Friday, but he underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage. He took swings ahead of Friday's matchup and was available off the bench if needed, and manager Dave Martinez said that the 28-year-old will be back in action Saturday.

Bell (side) is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was scratched from Thursday's starting nine with soreness in his right side, and the results from his MRI have yet to be announced. Bell should be considered day-to-day until the Nationals provide an update. In the meantime, Ryan Zimmerman will receive another start at first base.

Bell was scratched from Thursday's lineup with right side soreness and will get an MRI, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell was both scratched and held out of batting practice due to the discomfort. It's unclear if the injury will cause him to be placed on the injured list, though the results of the MRI should provide clarity to the situation. If Bell remains sidelined, Ryan Zimmerman figures to get the majority of playing time at first base.

Bell was scratched from Thursday's lineup for undisclosed reasons, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell was penciled in to start at first base and bat cleanup for the Nationals, but he didn't take batting practice and has now been removed from the lineup. He appears to be dealing with an injury, though the specifics remain unclear. Ryan Zimmerman has replaced him in the lineup for Washington.

Bell went 2-for-4 with a homer, four RBI, two runs and a walk in Wednesday's 13-12 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

With the Nats trailing by two in the sixth, Bell launched an opposite-field grand slam to give Washington the lead. Highlighted by a .228 average, the switch hitter's offensive struggles are well documented, but he has hit .333 with eight RBI in his last six games, hinting at a possible midseason turnaround for Bell. The 28-year-old has done the majority of his damage from the left-handed batter's box, hitting .253 with eight of his 10 homers and 26 of his 32 RBI from that side.

Bell is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Bell has an .887 OPS through 13 games in June and will take a seat Friday with lefty Joey Lucchesi pitching for New York. Ryan Zimmerman will start at first base in his place.

Bell went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

He got some revenge against his former squad, taking David Bednar deep in the seventh inning for the game's decisive runs. Bell has yet to put together any kind of hot streak for the Nats but he has shown some signs of life at the plate lately, going 10-for-34 (.294) over his last 10 games with two of his nine homers on the year.

Bell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Bell's .250/.308/.444 line thus far in June is nothing special, but it's at least better than the .207/.268/.400 line he produced in the first two months of the year. He'll sit in favor of Ryan Zimmerman on Tuesday.