Alcides Escobar starting Saturday for Washington

Washington Nationals infielder Alcides Escobar is in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means:

Escobar is getting the nod at shortstop, batting seventh in the order versus Braves starter Max Fried.

Our models project Escobar for 0.8 hits, 0.4 runs, 0.1 home runs, 0.4 RBI and 7.5 FanDuel points.