Lineups: Nats vs. Marlins in Jupiter (updated)

Another day, another opportunity for Davey Martinez to try out what appears to be his preferred opening day lineup. That's the one that opens with Victor Robles, Juan Soto and Trea Turner, in that order.

At this point, it should be clear Martinez really, really, really wants Robles to prove he can handle the leadoff spot. And though he has flip-flopped Soto and Turner in the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, this arrangement (with Turner serving as Soto's protection) seems to be the manager's preference. Let's see how it works against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara.

Soto, of course, is back after staying home Wednesday because he felt ill. And the rest of the Nationals regulars are healthy and all lined up as we might expect to see come April, with Andrew Stevenson added into the mix as DH today.

Patrick Corbin makes his second start of the spring, his second start against the Marlins and his second start in Jupiter. The lefty gave up one run in two innings there Saturday, striking out three.

Update: Turns out Soto has been scratched, but before anyone panics, he appears to be fine. Though he felt ill the last couple of days, Martinez said it was believed to be a sinus issue. Soto tested negative for COVID-19. He's back at the ballpark today and wanted to play, but Martinez decided not to push it and told him to just work out instead. So Stevenson is replacing Soto in the No. 2 spot and in right field. Blake Swihart is now the DH, batting eighth.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS vs. MIAMI MARLINS
Where: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter
Gametime: 1:05 p.m. EST
TV: None
Radio: Nationals.com, MLB.com
Weather: Mostly sunny, 76 degrees, wind 16 mph in from right field

NATIONALS
CF Victor Robles
RF Juan Soto Andrew Stevenson
SS Trea Turner
1B Josh Bell
LF Kyle Schwarber
2B Starlin Castro
C Yan Gomes
DH Andrew Stevenson Blake Swihart
3B Carter Kieboom

LHP Patrick Corbin

MARLINS
SS Jon Berti
2B Isan Díaz
DH Lewis Brinson
RF Monte Harrison
CF Magneuris Sierra
1B Lewin Diaz
C Chad Wallach
3B Joe Dunand
LF Peyton Burdick

RHP Sandy Alcantara