1 Wilmer Difo SS

Difo is on the bench Wednesday against lefty Wei-Yin Chen and the Marlins, the Nationals' official site reports.

Difo has sat against every lefty in September. As usual, Adrian Sanchez will get the call in his place at second base.

Difo is not in the lineup Sunday against lefty Steven Matz and the Mets.

Difo has sat against the last six lefties the Nationals have faced. Adrian Sanchez starts at second base in his place Sunday, as he has against the previous five southpaws.

Difo is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets.

As per usual, Difo -- who is hitting just .159 against southpaws this season -- will take a seat with left-hander Jason Vargas toeing the rubber for the Mets. Adrian Sanchez is starting at the keystone in this one.

Difo is not in the lineup Sunday against the Braves, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

Despite being a switch hitter, Difo is significantly better as a left-handed hitter this season (.728 OPS) than as a right-handed hitter (.478 OPS). As such, he'll head to the bench to avoid facing a left-handed pitcher, allowing Adrian Sanchez a chance to start at the keystone.

Difo is not in the lineup against the Cubs on Thursday.

Difo will head to the bench after going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts during Wednesday's contest versus Philadelphia. In his place, Adrian Sanchez will handle the keystone and bat seventh.