The Nationals placed first baseman Nick Johnson on the 15-day DL with a torn tendon in his right wrist. He is out 4-to-6 weeks at this point. The Nats will go with Aaron Boone at first base for now, but Dmitri Young can return from his DL assignment in the coming weeks, if not sooner. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
Wrist - 15-day DL. Out until at least late June (Updated - 5/15/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Johnson had just been showing signs of heating up, so this is real discouraging news. Consider him worthy of stashing on DL spots and reserve spots in deeper leagues. He has the potential to be an impact Fantasy player again in the second half. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Johnson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a torn tendon sheath in his right wrist. (Updated 05/15/2008)
Advice
He is expected to miss four to six weeks. Washington plans to activate first baseman Dmitri Young from the DL on Friday. Johnson was injured on a swing late in Tuesday night's game. The oft-injured Johnson missed last season while recovering from a broken leg. He is batting .220 with five homers and 20 RBIs this year. He has walked 33 times, however, giving him a .415 on-base percentage.
The Nationals placed first baseman Nick Johnson on the 15-day DL with a torn tendon in his right wrist. He is out 4-to-6 weeks at this point. The Nats will go with Aaron Boone at first base for now, but Dmitri Young can return from his DL assignment in the coming weeks, if not sooner. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
Wrist - 15-day DL. Out until at least late June (Updated - 5/15/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Johnson had just been showing signs of heating up, so this is real discouraging news. Consider him worthy of stashing on DL spots and reserve spots in deeper leagues. He has the potential to be an impact Fantasy player again in the second half. (Updated 05/15/2008).
