Washington's Alcides Escobar (knee) sitting on Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar (knee) is not starting in Tuesday's lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Escobar will be left on Washington's bench after suffering a knee injury on Monday. Expect Adrian Sanchez to see more at-bats while Escobar is sidelined.

Per Baseball Savant on 155 batted balls this season, Escobar has produced a 1.3% barrel rate and a .264 expected average.