Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon was out of the lineup for the third time in six games and the seventh time in 18 games Tuesday at the Mets. Stephen Lombardozzi started in his place. Rendon hasn't played more than three games in a row since playing eight in a row Aug. 13-20.
His recent lack of production might have something to do with it. The rookie is batting .213 with a .604 OPS in 150 at-bats since the All-Star break after batting .301 with an .812 OPS in 163 at-bats before it.