WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have said for nearly a week that Reed Johnson could miss substantial time with a foot injury. Those fears were realized Monday after Johnson, one of baseball's most reliable pinch-hitters, underwent surgery to repair a ruptured foot tendon.
Asked if the injury could cost Johnson the season, Washington manager Matt Williams said, "I don't know. It's a question of rehab and how it comes along. That one's up in the air. We just don't know. But the fact that's it's repaired and put back together is good."
Williams offered a mixed bag of injury news before Monday night's game with the Marlins at Nationals Park.