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Swanson was forced to leave Monday's game with a right groin contusion, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Swanson was hit with an errant throw during warmups in the fourth inning. As painful as the injury sounds, it doesn't project to be something that will force Swanson to miss an extended period of time. We'll keep an eye on his status, but consider him day-to-day for now.

Owings is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Owings is hitting a sizzling .385 (15-for-39) through nine games this month, but manager Chip Hale decided it was time to give him what will be just his second day off since July 30. Jean Segura will get the start at shortstop in Owings' place, and Brandon Drury will take Segura's spot at second base.

Arcia is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Arcia has heated up at the plate since a slow start, but he will get a day off Monday after going 1-for-11 over his last three games. Jonathan Villar will cover shortstop in Arcia's place, and Hernan Perez will replace Villar at third base.

Turner went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's win over the Phillies.

His extraordinary rookie campaign continues. Turner is now slashing .343/.365/.552 with eight homers, 30 RBI, 40 runs scored and 23 steals in 26 attempts in just 54 games with the Nats, all while getting on-the-job training in center field.

Diaz (thumb) will be activated for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Jim Hayes of Fox Sports Midwest reports.

While he's not in the starting lineup, Diaz will be on roster for the Cardinals' matchup against Milwaukee. Diaz has said that he feels capable of pinch hitting, so it would be possible for him to see some time on the field for the first time since July 31.

Sardinas is not in Sunday's lineup against Colorado.

With Sardinas out, Alexi Amarista will start at shortstop and hit eighth against Chad Bettis and the Rockies. Sardinas will likely be back in his usual spot Monday for San Diego's series opener against the Giants.

Diaz (thumb) said that he feels ready to play, Jim Hayes of Fox Sports Midwest reports.

Diaz also said that he feels up to pinch hitting Sunday, but he's yet to come off the DL. Although it appears that his return is near, look for Jedd Gyorko to continue starting at shortstop until the rookie is back in action.

Featherston was designated for assignment Saturday.

The Phillies needed to clear room on the 40-man roster in order to select the contract of reliever Joely Rodriguez, so Featherston was the casualty. He has now failed to make himself valuable in two talent-deprived organizations (Phillies and Angels) and should simply serve as organizational depth going forward wherever he ends up.

Turner went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and a game-winning solo shot in Friday's 5-4 victory over the Phillies.

The dynamic leadoff man was the hero, blasting a ninth-inning solo shot off reliever Frank Herrmann to send the Nationals home winners. Turner had also extended the Washington lead to 4-1 in the seventh with a 409-foot two-run shot that plated Danny Espinosa. After an August where he slashed .357/.366/.571, Turner has now started September with multihit outings in five of his first eight games, including three homers and eight RBI over that span.

D'Arnaud had a wart removed from his foot and will be out for a few days, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.

Daniel Castro was recalled to bolster the team's middle-infield depth while d'Arnaud is unavailable. D'Arnaud has seen his at-bats dry up (four at-bats this month) and he hasn't contributed much when given an opportunity, but he figures to compete for a utility role in spring training.