Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews has been placed on day-to-day status following a left thumb bruise sustained when a pitch struck him during live batting practice.
Medical imaging revealed no fractures after Crews took the hit on Saturday, MLB Network reported.
The injury forced Crews out of Sunday’s game lineup. Through his first four spring training appearances, he’s recorded a .111 batting average with one run batted in.
The outfielder, who celebrated his 24th birthday last week, posted a .208 batting average during the previous season, connecting for 10 home runs, driving in 27 runs, and stealing 17 bases across 85 contests with Washington.
Selected as the second overall pick in Washington’s 2023 draft class, Crews has compiled a .211 batting average with 13 home runs, 35 RBIs, and 29 stolen bases over 116 major league games since his 2024 debut season.
