Danny Espinosa’s shoulder MRI on Monday revealed just a bone bruise, which may allow the Nationals second baseman to return to the lineup as early as Wednesday.
Nationals’ Danny Espinosa Might Return Wednesday
The Washington Nationals received good news regarding second baseman Danny Espinosa on Tuesday as heavy rainfall postponed their matchup against the Dodgers. An MRI taken Monday afternoon revealed that Espinosa has a deep bone bruise in his left shoulder capsule and not the torn labrum or rotator cuff that he and the club feared, per CSN Washington:
Espinosa, who has been sidelined since Sunday, received a cortisone shot in the sore left shoulder to help the recovery process. The diagnosis of a bone bruise means that Espinosa is listed as day to day and might return for one of the Nats’ two games against the Dodgers Wednesday evening.
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Getty ImagesUp until Sunday, the 25-year-old had been the most reliable player for the Nats this season, playing in a team-best 144 games (out of 146). Espinosa is hitting .250/.315/.407 with 16 home runs and 52 RBI on the season, and has been one of Washington’s best hitters in the second half.
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