Nationals | OF Elijah Dukes scratched from Saturday’s lineup

Washington Nationals OF Elijah Dukes (foot) was scratched from the starting lineup against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 13, because of a sore left foot, according to MLB.com’s Bill Ladson. He is expected to play against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, March 14. Dukes suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitched ball Monday, March 8.

Our Instinct:  The 25 year old Dukes has talent, but will he ever use it remains to be seen.  He hit .250-8-58-38-3 in 2009.  Expect an improvement this year, but don’t expect him to be more than a utility option in most leagues.

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