Washington Nationals infielder Maikel Franco is sitting Sunday in the team's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Franco is being replaced at third base by Ildemaro Vargas versus Phillies starter Aaron Nola.
In 370 plate appearances this season, Franco has a .229 batting average with a .597 OPS, 8 home runs, 29 runs, 38 RBI and 1 stolen base.
Source: Baseball Press