WASHINGTON -- Given the speed and severity of Michael Taylor's crash into the outfield wall on Thursday night, the news out of the Nationals camp on Friday was promising.
Taylor underwent tests on his right knee, and no structural damage was revealed, confirming the original diagnosis of a right knee contusion.
"I think the video [of the play] was worse than it really was," Taylor said on Friday. "I banged my knee pretty good when I went into the wall. Luckily nothing was broken or torn."
Taylor wasn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, but he said he was "ready today" and hopeful that he would get into the ballgame.