Yunel Escobar exited Monday's game against the Braves in the bottom of the fifth inning due to a likely hand injury, MASN Sports' Dan Kolko reports.

Escobar exited Monday's game against the Braves in the bottom of the fifth inning due to a likely hand injury, MASN Sports' Dan Kolko reports.

Analysis:

Escobar was covering third base when his hand appeared to be spiked on an aggressive slide by the Braves' Andrelton Simmons. The Nationals should have a better idea on the extent of his injury after reevaluating him in the locker room. Dan Uggla entered the game in Escobar's stead, while Danny Espinosa moved over from second to third base.