Nationals' Daniel Murphy: Batting cleanup Wednesday

Murphy will move into the cleanup spot in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Analysis:

There was plenty of discussion over the weekend regarding Ryan Zimmerman serving as the protection in the lineup for Bryce Harper rather than the hot-hitting Murphy, and it has resulted in Murphy getting bumped up to the cleanup spot for Wednesday's contest. Murphy and Zimmerman will flip spots in the order, with Zimmerman now hitting out of the five hole. Murphy's presence behind Harper on Wednesday will put added pressure on Tigers starter and former National Jordan Zimmerman as he'll have to face two of the more dangerous lefties in the game back-to-back.