PLAYING TIME: Werth out indefinitely
May 7 2012
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Fractured wrist shelves Werth for three-plus months
Looking forward to the return of both Ryan Zimmerman (3B, WAS) from the DL (sore shoulder) and Adam LaRoche (1B, WAS) from a few days off with bruised oblique, the Nationals were crushed Sunday when Jayson Werth (OF, WAS) fractured his left wrist attempting to run down a fly ball. After undergoing surgery on Monday, Werth is expected to miss at least 12 weeks, depending on his recovery, which puts him at a best-case return scenario sometime in August.
Per manager Davey Johnson, rookie Bryce Harper will move to RF to replace Werth, with a combination of Roger Bernadina (OF, WAS) and Xavier Nady (OF/1B, WAS) sharing / platooning in LF. As a...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Bo Bichette looks to get some games in to reset for 2025; Albies set to return; Kwan and Varsho head to the IL.
Sep 18 2024 8:11am
Sep 18 2024 8:11am
Moncada tries to salvage a healthy couple of weeks to end his 2024; rotation shuffling in Detroit, Philadelphia, and Anaheim; and more...
Sep 17 2024 8:17am
Sep 17 2024 8:17am
Jack Leiter is no longer in a starter's role, but could see some significant opportunities in Texas. Plus more LA pitching woes; Bohm, Kjerstad return.
Sep 16 2024 9:06am
Sep 16 2024 9:06am
Carlos Correa's activation affects the Minnesota infield; Ryan Nelson injury a snag in Dbacks playoff hopes; Soderstrom returns, and more.
Sep 15 2024 8:42am
Sep 15 2024 8:42am
Luisangel Acuña gets his cup of coffee; Giants look for versatility.
Sep 14 2024 9:00am
Sep 14 2024 9:00am
