- The Washington Times - Sunday, May 20, 2018

Washington Nationals second baseman and outfielder Howie Kendrick has a ruptured Achilles, according to reports, and will have season-ending surgery Monday.

Kendrick, 34, had to be carted off the field after catching a fly ball in the eight inning of the Nationals’ 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday afternoon.

Although normally Washington’s second baseman this year, Kendrick has also played the outfield and first base in 2018. He was batting a team-high .302 with 12 RBI, 14 doubles and four home runs through 39 games this year.

Before the reports that Kendrick’s injury was a ruptured Achilles, the Nationals placed him on the 10-day disabled list.

• Adam Zielonka can be reached at azielonka@washingtontimes.com.

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