Trea Turner can’t sprint.
This, for a 23-year-old leadoff hitter who has constructed his game on speed, is not good. So, the Washington Nationals placed Turner on the 10-day disabled list Monday because of a hamstring strain. Outfielder Michael A. Taylor was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take his place on the roster. Stephen Drew will replace Turner as the starting shortstop, at least for Monday. Adam Eaton will slide into Turner’s leadoff spot.
Turner was injured on Saturday when running the bases during one of the Nationals’ most disastrous innings in team history. He was hurt in the top of a frigid first against the Philadelphia Phillies.