Davey Johnson plans to rest his starters if the Nationals clinch the National League East title.

Washington entered Monday's action with a Magic Number of six to win the division crown. They are already assured of at least a Wild Card berth.

"I'm resting my regulars. End of conversation," Johnson said.

"I have a lot of confidence in the other guys, too, in that they're fully capable as they've shown all year long when they've had the opportunity to play. My responsibility is to getting my club ready for the next day," he added. "But it's happened in the past. I've had criticism, and I've said, 'Fine. I'm not worried.'"