ATLANTA -- The Nationals will be without Michael Morse for their entire weekend series against the Braves, with manager Davey Johnson saying his left fielder likely won't be able to return from a left hand injury until Tuesday at the earliest.Morse was initially hoping to take batting practice before tonight's series opener at Turner Field -- and potentially play -- but said he wasn't ready for that and hadn't really attempted to do anything with that hand since he removed himself from Tuesday's game in New York.
"I kind of thought it was being real optimistic that he'd be available today," Johnson said. "I think it's more likely next Tuesday. He's still bothered by it, and I didn't think it was going to heal in 48 hours."
Morse was diagnosed with a torn sheath and bone bruise, an injury he believes he initially sustained last month while compensating for a problem with his right thumb.
Because he played with it as long as he did, Morse is tempted to try to get back in the lineup as soon as possible. At the same time, he doesn't want to risk further injury that could affect his ability to play during the
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5 comments:
While it's a shame he won't play this weekend vs the Braves, better to have him healthy for the rest of October .
Michael get healthy and be ready to help later.
Take aaaaaall the time you need, Mikey, so we have you healthy October 1. Or October 5, if need be. Seriously.
Rest The Beast while you get Shark, Moore, and Lombo some playing time to stay sharp.
Yes indeed, we have power to spare. Get healthy, MM.
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