Turner went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer Friday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Turner launched his fifth homer of the season to put the Nationals on the board in the first inning of a winning effort. Other than his 11 steals, his subpar hitting has been a source of frustration for fantasy owners who paid a premium price to acquire him on draft day.

Turner went 1-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old may finally be snapping out of his early-season slump, as Turner now has six hits, four runs, four RBI and three steals in his last five games. His .242/.269/.409 slash line marks him as one of the biggest disappointments of 2017 so far given the preseason hype that accompanied him, but there's still plenty of time for Turner to turn things around.

Turner went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's loss to the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old's been stuck in a slump since the calendar flipped to May, slashing .178/.208/.288 on the month with 20 strikeouts in 17 games. Turner is starting to show signs of life at the plate, however, putting together two multi-hit performances and stealing three bases over the last five games, so a breakout could be brewing.

Turner went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during Sunday's loss to Philadelphia in the first game of their doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

It was the shortstop's second home run in as many days, and he's now up to 21 runs, 13 extra-base hits (four home runs), 18 RBI and six stolen bases for the campaign. His .248/.283/.442 slash line and 25.8 strikeout percentage are underwhelming marks, but leading off for the Nationals is a cushy virtual spot, and Turner boasts incredible upside with a reliable fantasy floor.

Turner went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during Saturday's win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

While Turner's .257/.297/.438 slash line doesn't jump off the page, he has 19 runs, 13 extra-base hits, 15 RBI and six stolen bases through just 25 games. Setting the table for a potent offense provides a high fantasy floor, and Turner's cross-category profile also presents tremendous upside.

Turner is out of the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turner has gone hitless in his last three games, so manager Dusty Baker will give the second-year shortstop a night off to clear his mind. Wilmer Difo will assume Turner's position in the field, as well as leadoff duties.

Turner went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two RBI and three runs in Colorado on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

He's been killing it in this series at Coors, as Turner's now 8-for-15 with three doubles, a triple, two homers, nine RBI and eight runs in three games. Great news: The Nats draw one more game at Coors on Thursday for Turner to keep padding his stats.

Turner went 4-for-6 with a double, a triple, a home run, four runs scored and a career-high seven RBI in Tuesday's 15-12 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The homer was his first of the year while the cycle was the first of Turner's career, and the ninth in franchise history dating back to the Nationals' days as the Expos. The 23-year-old boosted his batting average 70 points in one night, which isn't unheard-of during an April series in Coors Field, and is now slashing .289/.308/.526 through 10 games.

Turner is batting second and starting at shortstop Saturday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

It will mark the rookie's first start since April 8, when he suffered a hamstring strain that landed him on the disabled list. Turner made a dramatic return in the series opener Friday night, drawing the game-winning walk in the 11th inning as a pinch hitter. Look for the 23-year-old to improve upon his .158 average as he returns to regular action.

Turner entered Friday's game in the 11th inning as a pinch hitter and drew a bases-loaded walk off Jeurys Familia to give the Nationals a 4-3 win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't exactly proof that he's completely recovered from his hamstring injury, but after being activated from the DL on Friday, Turner should resume his spot as the starting shortstop Saturday and seems safe to use in fantasy lineups once again.