WASHINGTON -- Adam Eaton was scratched from the Nationals lineup prior to Tuesday night's game against the Braves with a bone bruise on his left ankle.
It's the same ankle Eaton tweaked last week against the Mets that forced him to miss a start on Saturday. After the injury, Eaton seemed surprised by how good he felt after the injury and even pinch-hit during Saturday's game. He did not play Monday night, but manager Dave Martinez said that was a scheduled day off.
Eaton has been one of the team's hottest hitters through the start of the season.