Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa returned to the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Mets following a four-game absence due to a lingering wrist injury. Espinosa said Friday the stiffness in his right wrist had subsided after being plunked by a pitch during the series finale against Atlanta on Sunday.
He assumed his spot at second base for Washington as he attempts to push his batting average over .200 for the first time this season.