Wieters is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters has registered back-to-back starts behind the plate, but will take a seat in favor of Jose Lobaton for the series finale. He'll get what looks to be a maintenance day after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday afternoon.

Wieters went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

A flyout in a pinch-hit appearance Thursday snapped Wieters' 11-game hitting streak, but the catcher bounced right back once he returned to the starting lineup. Wieters now has a .313/.353/.375 slash line during that stretch with five RBI and five runs, but he's still looking for his first home run in May.

Wieters is not in the Nationals' lineup Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The backstop gets a day off during the matinee affair in favor of Jose Lobaton, who's catching Gio Gonzalez. Wieters should return to action Friday to try building on his .283/.359/.433 line with four home runs in 142 plate appearances.

Wieters is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals will take advantage of Monday's off day to give Wieters a two-day break from catching duties. Jose Lobaton checks in behind the plate in the series finale with Atlanta.

Wieters is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters is in the midst of a six-game hit streak that's propelling him to a nice bounce-back campaign, but he'll get the night off after catching three of the past four games. Jose Lobaton will fill in behind the dish in his stead.

Wieters is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Dan Kolko of MASN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters caught Game 1 and went 1-for-4 at the plate. He'll get some rest during Washington's second outing Sunday while Jose Lobaton fills in at catcher and hits eighth.

Wieters went 3-for-5 with a walk-off, two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning during Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

He's gone 5-for-13 with three RBI in three games against his former club, and Wieters will get one more chance for revenge Thursday night. The 30-year-old catcher is enjoying a strong start to his first campaign with the Nats, slashing .289/.373/.474 with four homers and 15 RBI in 27 games.

Wieters is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wieters is simply receiving a scheduled day of rest prior to Sunday's matinee against the Phillies. Jose Lobaton will draw the start in his absence. Wieters is off to a very productive start this season, slashing .274/.365/.476 through his first 96 plate appearances. His 11.5 percent walk rate is the highest of his nine-year major-league career.

Wieters is not in the Nationals' Thursday lineup against the Diamondbacks, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The backstop is enjoying a monstrous first season in the National League with a .303/.398/.526 triple slash in 88 plate appearances. Wieters will take a seat in favor of Jose Lobaton, though, with Max Scherzer on the mound. Expect Wieters to rejoin the order Friday.

Wieters is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Despite crushing two homers in the Nationals' last contest, a 23-5 win over the Mets, Wieters will take a seat Tuesday. Jose Lobaton will bat eighth and fill in behind the dish in his stead.