Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Nationals with a sore right elbow, the team announced. Chris Valaika will take his place at shortstop.
Hechavarria, who hit his first home run of the season Tuesday, has hit .184/.231/.286 in 52 plate appearances this season, playing in all 14 Marlins games prior to Wednesday.