Breakdown
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8. Juli 2026
Exiting starting nine
Young is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Analyse
Young started the previous two contests after overcoming a hand injury, but he'll exit the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. Dylan Crews will shift over to center field for the Nationals.
6. Juli 2026
Checking back into lineup
Young (hand) will start in center field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Astros.
Analyse
He'll make his return to the starting lineup after a sore left hand kept him on the bench for all three games of the Nationals' series versus the Pirates over the weekend. Before getting hurt, Young had been in the midst of an extended rough patch at the plate; he slashed just .154/.214/.231 with two stolen bases, three RBI and two runs over a 13-game stretch dating back to June 15.
5. Juli 2026
Left out of lineup Sunday
Young (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analyse
Young will be kept on the bench for a third consecutive game while he manages a sore left hand. In Young's stead, Dylan Crews will cover center field Sunday and bat sixth.
4. Juli 2026
Scratched with hand injury
Young has been removed from Saturday's lineup against the Pirates due to left hand soreness.
Analyse
With Young out of the lineup, the Nationals will start Daylen Lile, Dylan Crews and James Wood in the outfield from left to right while deploying Jose Tena as the designated hitter. It's unclear whether Young's hand injury will prevent him from being available off the bench for Saturday's contest.
3. Juli 2026
Exiting starting nine
Young is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.
Analyse
It's a routine day off for Young, who had started the last four contests. Dylan Crews will slide over to center field for the Nationals, and Jose Tena will grab a start at designated hitter.