Adams is out of the lineup for the second straight day Tuesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed Adams has now sat in favor of the right-handed Ryan Zimmerman against two straight righties, indicating that Zimmerman has likely regained his starting role. Zimmerman has the longer track record and was the better hitter this year, but Adams has hit .285/.359/.565 in 2018 compared to .210/.277/.395 for Zimmerman, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him win the job back.

Adams is not starting Monday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan Zimmerman returned from his oblique injury Friday, though Adams started each game of the weekend series against the Braves. Adams' .286/.360/.568 line is certainly deserving of a starting role, though Zimmerman could make a dent in his playing time. The split between the two and fellow first baseman Mark Reynolds may take at least a few more games to decipher.

Adams will start at first base and bat sixth Sunday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list prior to the start of the second half, but he's been on the bench for both of the Nationals' first two games out of the All-Star break. Though he hasn't said it outright, manager Dave Martinez seems to view Adams as the club's primary first baseman with the 29-year-old supplying a stellar .933 OPS through 217 plate appearances this season. Adams is still likely to hit the bench against left-handed pitching, however, with Zimmerman or Mark Reynolds slated to start at first base in those matchups.

Adams went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old has now homered in consecutive games, giving Adams 15 on the year to go along with a .283/.359/.567 slash line. With Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) having begun a rehab assignment Monday, his tenure as the regular starting first baseman for the Nats could end soon after the All-Star break, although manager Dave Martinez could find it tough to take Adams' bat out of the lineup.

Adams is not in the lineup against the Mets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Adams will receive a breather with left-hander Steven Matz on the mound for New York. In his place, Mark Reynolds will man first base and bat fifth in the order.

Adams went 4-for-5 with three runs in Thursday's comeback win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Just a day removed from coming back from a lengthy DL stint, Adams came up big and played a major role in the Nationals overcoming a nine-run deficit. Adams had three singles and a double, providing a crucial on-base presence in the middle of an order that could not get anything out of Bryce Harper or Anthony Rendon. Thursday marked Adams' first four-hit game of the season.

Adams (finger) was activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adams won't be included in the lineup Wednesday as he rejoins the active roster, but that's likely a result of southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez starting for Boston. With the Nationals becoming increasingly comfortable with deploying Daniel Murphy at the keystone following a lengthy absence due to a knee injury, it's expected that Adams will settle back into a platoon at first base with Mark Reynolds. As the left-handed hitter of the two, Adams projects to see the bulk of the starts at the position, but both he and Reynolds will have a tougher path to playing time once Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) returns from the DL. Zimmerman is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment over the weekend and could be activated shortly before the All-Star break.

Adams (finger) will begin a rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adams was able to compete in a simulated game Monday and is nearing a return to action with the Nationals. If all goes well during Tuesday's contest, he could be back in the majors prior to Wednesday's series finale against Boston.

Adams (finger) will participate in a simulated game against minor-league pitching Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adams took part in batting practice Friday, and the new development suggests there were no setbacks with his broken finger. It's now been more than two weeks on the shelf, but it seems possible he could return prior to the All-Star break if all goes well.

Adams (finger) will take batting practice with the team prior to Friday's game in Philadelphia, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adams has been on the disabled list with the broken finger since June 19, and partaking in batting practice would be a big first step in his rehab. The 29-year-old has no official timeline for his return, but it could come into focus if he can continue to ramp up his baseball activities.