WASHINGTON -- The Nationals suffered another blow to their outfield depth now that outfielder Rafael Bautista will require season-ending surgery on his left knee after a collision in the outfield at Triple-A Syracuse. The surgery is scheduled for Wednesday.
Manager Dave Martinez did not reveal the extent of the injury, but the Washington Post reported Bautista tore his ACL, LCL and meniscus.
Bautista, 25, appeared in nine games for the Nats this season, mostly as a defensive replacement, while going 0-for-6 at the plate. Rated the Nats' No.