If they have the same OPS, then you go with the better player. Who is Kendrick because he runs better and plays better defense.
The better player gets to start. And it's Kendrick. Particularly when Kendrick is healthy and Werth isn't.
Unless there is a new injury/setback, health isn't going to be a factor by the postseason. Jayson is fine, there has been zero reason to rush him back so they have let the old man take this long mid-season sabatical and return in enough time to get his timing back and be ready for the postseason. Right now you are sky high on Howie because he just had a walk off and his BA is super inflated due to a crazy BABIP. Strictly between the lines you can argue either guy, but we all know it's going to be Werth in the lineup.
