Starlin Castro

Starlin Castro not in Nationals' Tuesday lineup

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro is sitting Tuesday in the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

What It Means:

Castro is being replaced at third base by Jordy Mercer against Pirates starter Tyler Anderson.

In 254 plate appearances this season, Castro has a .239 batting average with a .599 OPS, 2 home runs, 14 runs and 23 RBI.