Danny Espinosa hopes to return Wednesday
Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa told the Washington Post on Monday that he hopes to return to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Marlins.
The 25-year-old had a bruise on his right wrist after getting hit by a pitch Sunday.
“Painwise, it’s the same to the touch,” he said. “The swelling has increased so much that everything has got extremely stiff. The bruising is starting to settle in the back and all over my forearm and in my hand. The grip strength on my two fingers is a little weak, not weak, it’s stiff. It’s really stiff. It’s sore but I would say that the swelling is what’s making it hurt so bad.”
Espinosa is batting .175 (7 for 40) through 12 games with one homer and three RBI. He is being considered day to day.
“But I’m really hoping Wednesday, take the next two days and Wednesday is my goal,” he said.
