Michael Taylor is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, MASN's Dan Kolko reports.

Taylor is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, MASN's Dan Kolko reports.

Analysis:

Taylor had started in center field and led off in four of the last five games for the Nationals, but will give way to Matt den Dekker for the Sunday afternoon matchup. Over his last three games, Taylor is just 1-for-13 at the dish, lowering his season OBP to .218 -- an unacceptable mark for a leadoff hitter. Perhaps a day off to clear his head will get the 25-year-old back on track.