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Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel fractures thumb before opener, expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
MLB News (AP)
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CINCINNATI (AP) - Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel was scratched from the opening-day lineup after breaking a thumb during batting practice Thursday.
Senzel fractured his right thumb on a bad hop and could be out three to four weeks, according to manager Dave Martinez.
"It's awful," Martinez said. "He was in a good spot, and we were in a good spot with him. He was excited. It was just a freak accident. We're going to miss him."
Senzel was signed to a $2 million, one-year contract after playing parts of five seasons with the Reds.
Ildemaro Vargas replaced Senzel in the lineup. The Reds beat the Nationals 8-2.
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