Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman: Out of lineup Friday

Zimmerman is out of the lineup Friday against the Giants, MASN's Dan Kolko reports.

Analysis:

The first baseman is just 1-for-19 in his career against right-hander Jeff Samardzija, Friday's starter for San Francisco, so it makes perfect sense that he's sitting in favor of Clint Robinson. Zimmerman has gone 3-for-13 with a double, a stolen base, two walks and four strikeouts in three games since his return from a rib injury.