Turner (finger) has been participating in baseball activities but still hasn't resumed throwing, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turner has progressed to taking ground balls along with other baseball activities, although he'll need to begin throwing in the near future if he has any shot of returning by his original 4-to-6 week time frame. Washington has yet to issue a firm timetable for his activation at this point.

Turner has been doing whatever baseball activities he can without using his broken index finger, but he remains without a clear timetable, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turner reportedly had a rough 4-to-6-week timetable after breaking his finger on a bunt attempt on April 2, but the Nationals have yet to confirm even a rough target return date. Wilmer Difo has started every game at shortstop in his absence.

Turner's tentative timeline to recover from his broken finger is 4-to-6 weeks, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turner broke his right index finger while attempting to bunt on April 2. It remains difficult to predict exactly when he'll be back, but the latest report is in line with the initial reports, which held that Turner's timeline would be longer than three weeks. Wilmer Difo has started every game at shortstop in his absence.

The Nationals placed Turner (finger) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Infielder Adrian Sanchez was recalled from Triple-A Fresno in a corresponding move, but Wilmer Difo is expected to serve as the Nationals' everyday shortstop while Turner is out indefinitely with a broken right index finger. A firm timeline for Turner's return may not be established until he's re-evaluated by doctors, but general manager Mike Rizzo noted Wednesday that the fact that Turner suffered a clean break of the finger could necessitate a longer recovery, per Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic. Rizzo suggested that Turner would likely need more time to heal than the three weeks teammate Matt Adams required after breaking a finger in 2018.

Turner was diagnosed with a broken right index finger after Tuesday's loss to the Phillies, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turner exited Tuesday's game after being hit by a pitch on a bunt attempt during the first inning. This is worst-case scenario for the Nationals as the 25-year-old is now likely headed to the injured list for a significant absence, especially with the injury being to his throwing hand. Wilmer Difo will likely be called upon to fill in at shortstop in the short term.

Turner will undergo X-rays on his finger after being struck by a pitch Tuesday against the Phillies, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turner was hit on what appeared to be his right index finger on a bunt attempt during his first at-bat of the game and exited after a brief consultation with the athletic trainer. Wilmer Difo entered the game at shortstop in what is a concerning development for the Nationals.

Turner left Tuesday's game against the Phillies after being hit by a pitch on what appeared to be his right index finger, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turner has been on fire at the plate to start the season as he is 5-for-13 with two home runs and four stolen bases through three games. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but the hit by pitch isn't helped by the fact it's a fairly chilly evening in Washington.

Turner went 2-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI, three runs and a stolen base in a 6-5 victory against the Mets on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old's second blast was a walk-off in the ninth. Turner posted three steals on opening day, and now along with his four stolen bases early this season, he has a pair of homers. Turner went 5-for-13 (.385) with four RBI and five runs in the opening series against the Mets too.

Turner went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases Thursday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Turner was arguably the most impressive piece of Washington's offense in the opener, accounting for two of his team's five hits on the day while causing chaos on the basepaths. Despite this, the Nationals failed to score a run. Turner swiped 43 bags and hit .271 with 19 homers and 73 RBI over 162 games in 2018, so while his speed is evident, he also provided fantasy value in a number of other categories.

Manager Dave Martinez said Saturday that Turner will primarily bat second for the Nationals this season, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turner started 141 games between the top-two spots in the lineup in 2018 and this season figures to be more of the same. Adam Eaton will serve as the leadoff hitter, assuming he is able to remain healthy. Turner figures to be a major threat on the bases once again -- he has 89 steals in 260 games over the last two years -- but those numbers could be muffled slightly if he remains in the two-hole all season.