Eaton (ankle) will be evaluated by team doctors Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton appeared to be close to returning from the disabled list, with some reports even suggesting he could be back last Friday. Apparently, he's still experiencing some pain in his injured ankle, so the Nationals have continued to slow-play his rehab program. It's unclear when he'll return to action now, though it seems like he'll still need another week or so barring any recovery breakthrough.

Eaton (ankle) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

While reports have been indicating that Eaton is close to coming off the disabled list, it appears that the 29-year-old has yet to return to full health as he remains on the shelf. With Eaton out, Moises Sierra is starting in left field and hitting fifth Tuesday night.

Eaton (ankle) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

While Eaton is reportedly nearing a return from the disabled list, he'll need at least one more day to recover before potentially rejoining the Nationals. The hope is that he'll be ready to return sometime during the team's current series against the Giants, which extends through Wednesday. In the meantime, Matt Adams will pick up a start in left field and hit fifth in his stead.

Eaton (ankle) is hoping to return during Washington's upcoming series against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It remains to be seen if these plans will come to fruition, as Eaton has to undergo additional examinations with the Nationals' medical staff. However, the team is optimistic that he'll be able to come off the DL soon, as he's been able to increase his level of activity recently and has regularly participated in running drills and batting practice.

Eaton (ankle) took on-field batting practice ahead of Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The speedy outfielder was eligible to return from the disabled list Friday, but the Nationals wound up not activating him from the disabled list immediately. It seems like he's doing pretty well health-wise, but with the Dodgers trotting out a pair of left-handers pitching the first two games of the series, it's not too surprising to see Washington hold off activating him. The Nationals don't face a righty until Monday against the Giants, so there's a chance Eaton won't be activated until then.

Eaton (ankle) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton almost certainly would have been in Friday's lineup had the Nationals decided to activate him from the disabled list; but either because he needs more recovery time, or because his first game back would have come against Clayton Kershaw, it looks like his absence will extend at least one more day. The Nationals have not released an official target date for Eaton's return, but he is with the club, so he may be able to avoid a rehab assignment before coming off the DL.

Eaton (ankle) was spotted lightly tossing in the outfield prior to Friday's matchup with the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's difficult to predict exactly what the light tossing means for Eaton's chances of being activated from the disabled list Friday, but the report does at least indicate he joined his Nationals teammates for their West Coast road trip, so he is already on hand in case he is feeling good enough to resume playing.

Eaton (ankle) participated in running exercises Monday, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Martinez reported that Eaton's condition is improving everyday, so it appears that he could be approaching his eventual activation from the disabled list. However, it remains to be seen if Eaton will be able to come off the DL once he's eligible Friday. Until he's back in full health, look for Brian Goodwin and Howie Kendrick to continue seeing time in left field.

Eaton (ankle) was put on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 9, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton has been unable to shake off a lingering bone bruise in his left ankle, and the club decided that the best route for their outfielder would be a stint on the DL after he missed the past two games. He initially suffered the injury against the Mets on Thursday, but was able to play Saturday and Sunday before it became too much to handle. While Eaton is sidelined, expect to see more Brian Goodwin and Howie Kendrick (leg) out in left field.

Eaton (ankle) expects to go on the disabled list to let his bone bruise heal, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The bone bruise in Eaton's ankle continues to hamper him, which caused him to be scratched from Tuesday's lineup. Per Zuckerman, Eaton plans to rest his leg over the next week before resuming baseball activity. Provided that the Nationals make the move official, they'll be able to date it retroactive to April 9. Brian Goodwin and Howie Kendrick stand to see most of the starts in left field while Eaton is sidelined.