Rendon (elbow) will start Friday against the Padres, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Rendon was withheld from the lineup the last four games with a left elbow bruise, but he is apparently good to go following Thursday's scheduled off day. The 28-year-old was said to be available as a pinch hitter in the last couple games, but ultimately wasn't used. Rendon has been raking to begin the season with a .371/.451/.771 slash line and six home runs in 82 plate appearances.