Bell got the start in right field during Sunday's loss to Atlanta, going 1-for-5.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Max Fried on the mound for the opposition, the Nats found a way to get both Ryan Zimmerman and the switch-hitting Bell into the lineup. The 28-year-old hadn't seen work in the outfield since he was a rookie in 2016, and he should see most of his action over the final weeks of the season at his usual first base, but Bell could eventually wind up with some extra position flex. On the year, he's batting .249 with 19 homers and 60 RBI through 96 games.

Bell went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's loss to Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Bell hammered an Aaron Nola offering over the center-field wall to give the Nationals a 5-2 lead in the fifth inning. It was the 19th homer of the year for Bell, who also produced a pair of singles, and his seventh long ball since the All-Star break. The 28-year-old Bell is slashing .251/.310/.480 with 60 RBI in 348 plate appearances this season.

Bell went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Bell attempted a late-inning rally with a 442-foot blast into the second deck during the eighth. The 28-year-old now has six home runs since the All-Star break and 18th on the season while averaging .248/.310/.474 across 72 games.

Bell isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell hit a solo home run in Friday's win over the Cubs, but he'll get a breather for the second game of the series. Ryan Zimmerman will start at first base and bat third.

Bell went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bell got a breather in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader in Philadelphia, but he smacked his 17th home run of the season in his return to the lineup. Across 14 games since the All-Star break, the 28-year-old has slashed .250/.294/.604 with five home runs, 10 RBI and six runs.

Bell isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Bell will get a breather after he went hitless in three at-bats during Thursday's matinee. Ryan Zimmerman will start at first base and bat third.

Bell went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 6-4 win at Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

The first baseman started the scoring with a three-run shot during the opening frame, and teammate Juan Soto added a three-run blast during the second inning to double the tally. Bell endured a horrible start to the season but is hitting .278/.335/.515 in 70 games since the start of May, bringing his season line to .248/.309/.469. On the season he has 16 home runs, 14 doubles, 51 RBI and 46 runs.

Bell went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Bell snapped a seven-game hitting streak in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins, but he accounted for Washington's only run in Friday's loss. The 28-year-old has now homered in three of his last four games, and he's gone 7-for-25 with three home runs, four RBI, three runs and six strikeouts in his seven appearances since the All-Star break.

Bell is not starting Tuesday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Bell enters Tuesday on a six-game hitting streak during which he's gone 7-for-23 with a homer and two RBI. He'll get a breather against lefty Trevor Rodgers as Ryan Zimmerman bats cleanup and mans first base.

Bell went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Monday's win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Bell extended Washington's early lead with a 434-foot blast in the first inning. The 28-year-old has now hit safely across six games, raising his season slash line to .249/.310/.449 with 13 home runs.