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Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa remains out of the lineup with a wrist injury Friday against the Mets, the club announced.

Espinosa hasn't played since taking a pitch off his wrist Sunday. He participated in early batting practice but remains day-to-day for now. Steve Lombardozzi gets the start at second base in his place.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson revealed Thursday that second baseman Danny Espinosa, who was out of the lineup again Wednesday, is "50/50" to return Friday, according to multiple reports.

Espinosa hasn't played since Sunday while dealing with a bruised wrist. He has hit .175/.233/.350 with one home run in 43 plate appearances this season.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson suggested that second baseman Danny Espinosa could return to action Friday against the Mets in New York, according to the Washington Post.

Espinosa has already missed two games due to a bruised right wrist. Though he still has a bruise across the middle of his forearm, the 25-year-old claims his wrist is "better than before.” Steve Lombardozzi is expected to start in his place Wednesday.

The swelling on Danny Espinosa's right wrist has gone down and the bruising has mostly migrated to his forearm, according to the Washington Times. The second baseman was out of the Nationals' starting lineup for the second-straight day and is not expected to be available off the bench Tuesday.

As expected, Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa missed a second-straight start Tuesday at Miami because of a bruised right wrist. Espinosa, who hopes to be back Wednesday, was again replaced by Stephen Lombardozzi in the lineup.

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.

Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa is not in the team's lineup Monday.

Espinosa left Sunday's game after taking a pitch off his right wrist. He was able to stay in the game and play the field, but had to be removed before his next at-bat. X-rays on his wrist came back negative. Espinosa is considered day-to-day. 

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said second baseman Danny Espinosa could miss a game or two after suffering a hand injury during Sunday's game against Atlanta, MASNsports.com reports. Espinosa left in the fifth inning with a sore right hand, but X-rays after the game returned negative.

Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa left Sunday's game against Atlanta in the fifth inning due to a sore right hand, the team announced. Espinosa was drilled by a pitch on the hand earlier in the game, and was replaced by Stephen Lombardozzi.

A day after hitting his first home run of the season, Espinosa finished with only one plate appearance before the early exit. He is hitting .175 on the season.

Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa is emerging from his 0-for-11 slump to begin the season. Espinosa is batting .316 (6 for 19) with two walks, two RBI and four doubles in his last five games.

Espinosa said he has a new attitude toward dealing with slumps, according to The Washington Post.

"There were certain times last year where the frustration would kick in and it would eat me alive." Espinosa said. "I’d go home. I’d think about it. I couldn’t let anything go. Now this year, I want to go back to having fun, like I did in the minor leagues."