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Garcia is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Pirates, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

The Nationals are facing their first left-hander of the season in Marco Gonzales, so the lefty-hitting Garcia will take a seat for the first time. Ildemaro Vargas will handle second base in his place.

Rosario is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

He occupied center field in each of the Nationals' first three games versus right-handers, but the lefty-hitting Rosario will seat in favor of Victor Robles while southpaw Marco Gonzales toes the rubber for Pittsburgh. Rosario went 3-for-11 with a home run in the weekend series against the Reds.

Gallo is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest against the Pirates, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Gallo started each of the Nationals' first three contests against a right-hander, but he went 0-for-12 with six strikeouts and will now take a seat versus lefty Marco Gonzales on Monday. Joey Meneses will handle first base in Gallo's stead.

Adames went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two walks in Sunday's victory over the Mets.

Adames went 0-for-4 in Milwaukee's season opener, but he recorded two hits in their second game and reached base four times a day later. He should have ample opportunities to knock in runs, as he hit fifth against the lone southpaw the Brewers have faced and cleanup against the two right-handers.

Chourio went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's victory over the Mets.

The 20-year-old has started all three games the Brewers have played to date, and he has hardly been overmatched, as he reached base twice in all three contests. Chourio hit ninth against right-handed starters Saturday and Sunday after hitting leadoff against a lefty in the opener, and that arrangement will likely continue for the time being. However, he could certainly find himself hitting higher against righties if he continues displaying the skills that made him one of the top prospects in baseball.

Hudson tossed three scoreless innings of relief and picked up his first hold of the season in Sunday's victory over the Mets. He allowed two hits and posted a 4:0 K:BB in the outing.

Hudson entered the game in the bottom of the sixth inning with the Brewers holding a 4-1 lead, and he ensured no other relievers were needed until Joel Payamps came in to close out the contest. Hudson recorded more than three outs three times with the Dodgers last season and several more times in the minors, so he could fill a versatile role out of Milwaukee's bullpen.

Suwinski is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Nationals.

The Pirates' early-season schedule hasn't been kind to the lefty-hitting Suwinski, as Pittsburgh will face a fifth straight left-handed starter Monday. Suwinski has started just two of the first five games and will cede right field to Edward Olivares on Monday.

Olivares will start in right field and bat fifth in Monday's game versus the Nationals.

Most of Olivares' playing time this season will likely come against left-handers, and luckily for him, the Pirates have faced five southpaw starters in as many games to open the campaign. Olivares has been in the lineup four times, reaching base five times and hitting a home run in the first three of those contests.

Tellez is out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Nationals.

The Pirates are facing a fifth straight left-handed starting pitcher to begin the season, and the lefty-hitting Tellez has now been on the bench on three occasions. Connor Joe will start at first base Monday in Tellez's stead.

Triolo is out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Nationals.

He started each of the Pirates' first four games at second base but will yield to Alika Williams in this one. Triolo went 5-for-17 with two RBI and a stolen base in Pittsburgh's four-game sweep of the Marlins.