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Danny Espinosa | Second Baseman

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (26) / 4/25/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 204
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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Danny Espinosa has been playing with a small fracture in his right wrist for the past month.
It's actually a loose bone chip in his hand. The injury stems from when he was hit by a pitch from Paul Maholm on April 14 and certainly explains his struggles. Espinosa hopes to avoid a trip to the disabled list and possible surgery, but the Nationals plan to rest him for a few days. Steve Lombardozzi will fill in at second base for the time being. May 24 - 4:35 PM
Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter

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Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa went hitless in a fourth straight game Tuesday, leaving him with a .159 average in 139 at-bats.

Maybe more patience would be warranted if Espinosa were healthy, but it's quite possible he needs surgery for the partial rotator cuff tear he suffered last year. Besides, he's just killing the Nationals offense right now. Not only is he batting .159, but he's walked just three times all year. His OBP stands at .186.
May 22 - 1:32 AM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Batting leadoff with Denard Span sitting, Danny Espinosa went 0-for-4 on Tuesday, dropping his average to .175.

Espinosa was the choice to lead off against Clayton Kershaw even though he entered the game with a disgusting .213 OBP. The Nationals are going to have to seriously consider giving Steve Lombardozzi a crack at the second base job.
May 15 - 12:43 AM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa drove home his seventh run of the season with an RBI single in the fourth inning Friday, but that’s all the offense the Nationals could muster against A.J. Burnett and the Pirates.

Espinosa finished the evening 1-for-4. He’s off to a frustratingly slow start at the dish this season, hitting just .176 with two homers and seven RBI through his first 85 at-bats. A notoriously streaky hitter, Espinosa will have to get it going soon, or he could be at risk of losing at-bats to Steve Lombardozzi.
May 3 - 9:59 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals.

Espinosa really struggled through the first month of the season, so Nationals manager Davey Johnson hopes that a couple of days off will recharge his batteries. Steve Lombardozzi is expected to start at second base on Wednesday and Thursday.
Related: Steve Lombardozzi
Source: Washington Nationals on Twitter
May 1 - 3:27 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Breaking out of his slump, Danny Espinosa had a two-run homer and an RBI double against the Reds on Thursday.

Espinosa was hitting .158 before coming up with his second homer and his sixth double tonight. He doubled his RBI total from three to six.
Apr 25 - 10:46 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa went 0-for-4 on Wednesday and is 2-for-18 since returning from a wrist injury.

Espinosa is hitting just .155 in 58 at-bats for the year. He still thinks he's a power hitter, yet it's unclear if his power is going to come all of the way back while he tries playing through a rotator cuff tear. The Nationals may well be better off with Steve Lombardozzi at second base right now.
Apr 24 - 4:26 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) returned to the Nationals' lineup Saturday.

Espinosa was hoping to return Friday, but the Nationals decided to hold him out an extra game. He hasn't played in almost a week, but it sounds like his wrist injury is behind him at this point. With Espinosa healthy, Steve Lombardozzi will return to a bench role.
Source: Nationals on Twitter
Apr 20 - 12:54 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson clarified that Danny Espinosa (wrist) will not be available for Friday's game.

Espinosa had an eye on returning Friday, but Johnson is ruling him out until at least Saturday. The 25-year-old hasn't played since Sunday due to a bruised right forearm. Steve Lombardozzi will fill in again Friday.
Related: Steve Lombardozzi
Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Apr 19 - 5:15 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) expects to play Friday against the Mets.

Espinosa isn't on the lineup card at the moment, but he could be cleared to play if he makes it through batting practice and takes grounders without issue. Stay tuned.
Related: Steve Lombardozzi
Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Apr 19 - 5:08 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) is out of the Nationals' lineup again Friday.

Espinosa hasn't played since he suffered a large bruise on his right forearm when he was hit by a pitch Sunday. He was hoping to return after taking early BP on Friday, but apparently the Nats want to give him another day of rest. Steve Lombardozzi will continue to fill in for now.
Related: Steve Lombardozzi
Source: Washington Nationals on Twitter
Apr 19 - 4:30 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Danny Espinosa (wrist) is "50-50" to return to action on Friday.

Espinosa suffered a large bruise on his right forearm Sunday when he was hit by a pitch. X-rays were taken immediately and ruled out a fracture but he's still sore.
Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter
Apr 17 - 5:27 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) isn't expected back in the lineup until Friday.

Espinosa was feeling better Tuesday but still had a large bruise on his right forearm. There's an outside chance he'll be ready Wednesday, but the Nationals will likely hold him out until after the off day Thursday.
Source: Washington Post
Apr 16 - 7:32 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) is out of the Nationals' lineup again Tuesday.

Espinosa was hit on the right wrist with a pitch on Sunday and is still feeling some stiffness. The hope is that he'll be ready to return Wednesday. Steve Lombardozzi will continue to fill in at second base for now.
Related: Steve Lombardozzi
Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter
Apr 16 - 3:36 PM
Danny Espinosa - 2B - Nationals

Danny Espinosa (wrist) is hoping to be back in the lineup on Wednesday.

Espinosa left Sunday's game after getting plunked on the right wrist by a pitch. He doesn't have much soreness, but stiffness in the wrist will force him to sit out at least a couple games. With the Nationals having an off day Thursday, it wouldn't be surprising if he's held out until Friday.
Source: Washington Post
Apr 15 - 6:40 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Kurt Suzuki
2Wilson Ramos
3Jhonatan Solano
1B1Adam LaRoche
2Tyler Moore
3Chad Tracy
2B1Danny Espinosa
2Steve Lombardozzi
SS1Ian Desmond
3B1Ryan Zimmerman
LF1Bryce Harper
2Roger Bernadina
CF1Denard Span
RF1Jayson Werth
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Stephen Strasburg
2Gio Gonzalez
3Jordan Zimmermann
4Dan Haren
5Ross Detwiler
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Soriano
2Drew Storen
3Tyler Clippard
4Craig Stammen
5Ryan Mattheus
6Henry Rodriguez
7Christian Garcia
8Zach Duke
9Yunesky Maya
10Fernando Abad