Jacob Young Out Due to Hand Soreness | Washington Nationals News

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Your team, your update. Nationals outfielder, Jacob Young, was pulled from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates because of soreness in his left hand. This means Dylan Crews is shifting to center field, and José Tena is stepping in as the designated hitter. Young had a solid performance earlier in the week, going two for three with two doubles and an RBI in a win against the Red Sox. He didn't play in Friday's game against the Pirates. The exact cause and timing of Young's handsorness haven't been disclosed. He's been a valuable player this season, not just for his offense, but especially for his top-tier defense, ranking in the 99th percentile for…
Outs above average This isn't the first time Young has had a close call with the injured list this year. He's had a couple of scary moments, including a collision with a wall and being hit by a pitch. The team is keeping an eye on his condition to see how long this hand issue might keep him sidelined.