Danny Espinosa (wrist) isn't expected back in the lineup until Friday.

Espinosa was feeling better Tuesday but still had a large bruise on his right forearm. There's an outside chance he'll be ready Wednesday, but the Nationals will likely hold him out until after the off day Thursday.

Danny Espinosa (wrist) is out of the Nationals' lineup again Tuesday.

Espinosa was hit on the right wrist with a pitch on Sunday and is still feeling some stiffness. The hope is that he'll be ready to return Wednesday. Steve Lombardozzi will continue to fill in at second base for now.

Danny Espinosa (wrist) is hoping to be back in the lineup on Wednesday.

Espinosa left Sunday's game after getting plunked on the right wrist by a pitch. He doesn't have much soreness, but stiffness in the wrist will force him to sit out at least a couple games. With the Nationals having an off day Thursday, it wouldn't be surprising if he's held out until Friday.

Danny Espinosa (wrist) is not in Monday's lineup.

Espinosa left Sunday's game after getting plunked on the right wrist by a pitch. X-rays taken on Sunday evening were negative and he is considered day-to-day. Steve Lombardozzi is starting at second base Monday.

X-rays were negative on Danny Espinosa's right wrist.

Espinosa left Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch, but he isn't dealing with any structural damage and it sounds like he'll avoid the disabled list. Steve Lombardozzi took his spot at second base Sunday and would fill in for him if he needs to miss any starts.

Danny Espinosa left Sunday's game with a sore right hand.

Espinosa initially stayed in the game after being hit by a pitch, but he eventually had to be removed. He's sure to undergo an X-ray, at which point we'll have a better idea how long he'll be out. Steve Lombardozzi took his spot at second base Sunday and would fill in for him if he needs to miss any starts.

Danny Espinosa exited Sunday's game after four innings with a possible right hand injury.

Espinosa was hit by a pitch on the hand earlier in the game. It's possible the Nats were just playing it safe since they were already down big, but more details should be known shortly. Steve Lombardozzi took his spot at second base.

Danny Espinosa hit his first home run of the season Saturday against the Braves.

The solo shot was the only offense the Nationals could muster on the day. Espinosa was homerless over his first 40 plate appearances this season before the fifth inning blast. The 25-year-old has downplayed concerns about the health of his shoulder, but between his low batting average and his placement in the Nats' lineup, it's tough to rely on him as a top 12 option at shortstop or second base in mixed leagues.

Danny Espinosa was hitless in four at-bats in Friday's loss to the Braves.

Espinosa insists that his shoulder feels fine, but he's hitting just .162 (6-for-37) with zero homers through 10 games. Of course, he's not a good bet to hit for a high batting average, anyway. Interestingly, he's only struck out six times thus far.

Danny Espinosa went 3-for-3 and hit his first homer, a three-run shot off Kris Medlen, Sunday in the Nationals' 9-3 win over the Braves.

The game was stopped after seven innings due to rain. Espinosa hasn't had any setbacks with his damaged shoulder this spring, but today's homer was the first real sign of power. We're still a little down on him for this year because of the shoulder, which might end up requiring surgery later on.

Danny Espinosa went 2-for-3 with two RBI in the Nationals' 7-1 win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Espinosa is going to try to play this year with a torn rotator cuff he initially suffered last September. He's off to a nice start so far this spring, going 8-for-22. However, just one of those hits (a double) have gone for extra bases.

Rather than opting for surgery that could cost him to miss the first two months of the season, Danny Espinosa has decided to play through a torn left rotator cuff.

Espinosa believes that he sustained the injury diving for a ball in September. He struggled offensively over the last few weeks of the season due to the injury, but insists that he feels good now and that his swing is better than it was last year. Still, keep in mind his potential risk when calling his name on draft day.

MLB.com's William Ladson reports that Danny Espinosa has a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder.

The injury was originally described as a bone bruise in September, but more extensive damage was found in the offseason. According to Ladson, Espinosa doesn't expect to miss any time and plans to be medically cleared for the start of spring training.

Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that the Nationals "are in constant discussions" about what to do at second base next season.

The Nats love Danny Espinosa's defense, and he can offer fine production when he's hot. But, he's been very streaky and has often struggled from the left side of the plate, batting .227/.306/.393 for his career, as compared to a .276/.346/.467 line from the right side. It seems unlikely that he would be totally discarded in favor of Steve Lombardozzi, but, at the very least, Lombardozzi could start seeing more playing time against right-handed pitching.

Danny Espinosa is in the starting lineup for Game 5 of the NLDS against the Cardinals.

No changes from Davey Johnson's standard lineup. Jayson Werth is hitting leadoff and will be followed by Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman, Adam LaRoche, Michael Morse, Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa, Kurt Suzuki and Gio Gonzalez. Espinosa is just 1-for-12 with six strikeouts in the series.

Danny Espinosa is back in the Nationals' starting lineup on Thursday evening against the Phillies.

Espinosa was given a day of rest on Wednesday. He has 16 homers, 20 steals and 54 RBI in 153 games this year.

Danny Espinosa is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies.

No word on whether his shoulder is bothering him or if he's just getting the day off. Steve Lombardozzi will fill in at second base.

Danny Espinosa (shoulder) is back in the Nationals' starting lineup on Wednesday afternoon.

Espinosa was listed as day-to-day after suffering a bruised left shoulder on Sunday against the Braves but ended up not missing a game. He's playing second base and batting seventh in the first half of the Nats' doubleheader with the Dodgers. Espinosa sports a .250/.315/.407 batting line through 144 games this season.

Danny Espinosa (shoulder) hopes to return Wednesday.

An MRI taken Monday on Espinosa's left shoulder ruled out structural damage and showed only a bruise. He was given a cortisone shot and should be feeling better shortly. "This by far is the best thing that could have happened," the second baseman told reporters.

Danny Espinosa is day-to-day with a bruised left shoulder.

Espinosa underwent an MRI on his shoulder Monday, but it looks like they got some good news. He may not play this week against the Dodgers, but he could be back this weekend against the Brewers. Steve Lombardozzi will fill in at second base for now.