Nationals bench Carter Kieboom on Friday evening

Washington Nationals infielder Carter Kieboom is not starting in Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means:

Kieboom will sit on the bench after Ildemaro Vargas was chosen as Washington's third baseman.

Per Baseball Savant on 50 batted balls this season, Kieboom has produced a 4.0% barrel rate and a .195 expected average.

Source: MLB.com