WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Adam Eaton on the 10-day disabled list with a left knee strain. Eaton is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Saturday.
“We’re hopeful it’s not as serious as it looked,” said manager Dusty Baker on Saturday.
The 28-year-old stepped awkwardly on the bag when he beat out a throw to first in the ninth inning to load the bases in Friday night’s 7-5 loss to the New York Mets.
Eaton fell down and needed assistance leaving the field.
The center fielder is hitting .297 with two home runs and 13 RBIs.