Jordy Mercer

Jordy Mercer starting for Nationals on Tuesday

Washington Nationals infielder Jordy Mercer is in the lineup Tuesday in the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

What It Means:

Mercer is getting the nod at third base while batting seventh in the order against Pirates starter Tyler Anderson.

In 59 plate appearances this season, Mercer has a .224 batting average with a .530 OPS and 5 runs.