Nationals manager Matt Williams announced Wednesday third baseman Anthony Rendon was scratched from the lineup against the Tigers due to swelling in his left knee.
Williams said Rendon banged his knee while making a diving play Monday. However, the injury is not considered serious and the Nationals are expecting Rendon to be OK in a few days.
The 24-year-old Rendon was a breakout star in 2014. The 2011 first-round pick hit .287 with 21 home runs, 39 doubles, 83 RBI and 111 runs in 153 games.