16 Victor Robles CF

Robles is not in the lineup Saturday in Colorado.

The young center fielder is hitting a solid .286/.328/.536 with three homers in 19 games for the Nationals this season. Bryce Harper will slide over to center in his absence, with Adam Eaton starting in right.

Robles went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Rockies.

While he's still not playing every day in a crowded Nats outfield, the 21-year-old is closing out the campaign on a high note, slashing .341/.357/.683 with three homers and two steals over his last 11 games. Assuming Bryce Harper doesn't re-sign with Washington, Robles will head into 2019 expected to win the starting center field job and forming one of baseball's most exciting young duos with Juan Soto.

Robles went 4-for-5 with a homer, five RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Marlins.

Robles was locked in at the dish Wednesday. The 21-year-old singled and stole second base in the first inning before adding a two-run double in the second frame. After collecting another single in the fourth inning, Robles capped off his four-hit night with a three-run homer in the fifth. The well-regarded youngster is now slashing .275/.321/.529 with three homers, 10 RBI and two stolen bases in 18 games since joining the big club at the start of September, offering a glimpse of his immense upside.

Robles is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

Robles temporarily stepped into a starting role with Adam Eaton nursing a knee injury, but he'll sit for a second straight game with Eaton back in the fold. The Nationals will once again go with Juan Soto, Bryce Harper and Eaton from left to right in their outfield. With Washington out of playoff contention, Robles should see some more starts as the season draws to a close.