Zack Cozart (hand) is back in the Reds' lineup Friday against the Nationals.

Cozart (hand) is back in the Reds' lineup Friday against the Nationals.

Analysis:

An errant Jimmy Nelson pitch plunked Cozart on his right hand Tuesday, but X-rays were negative and the 28-year-old will slot back into the lineup Friday against right-hander Tanner Roark. Cozart is batting just .220/.292/.254 so far in July, and he hasn't posted an OPS above .628 in any month this season.