Andrés Chaparro was diagnosed with a left oblique strain.

Fantasy Impact

Chaparro suffered the injury during batting practice. He is not expected to be ready to go for the start of the season.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Friday that Andrés Chaparro has left oblique tightness from batting practice and will have an MRI Saturday, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Chaparro, vying for the Nationals’ last bench spot, risks missing Opening Day if his Saturday MRI reveals an oblique strain. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should await results for his roster status.

Andrés Chaparro was pulled from Friday’s lineup against Atlanta after hurting his left side during batting practice, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Chaparro, boasting a 1.008 OPS this spring, vies for the Nationals’ last bench spot but now faces a potential setback. More details are due Friday, leaving fantasy managers in deep leagues awaiting his status.

The Nationals have placed Andres Chaparro on the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact

Chaparro will likely miss all three games of the team's upcoming series with the Royals. Stone Garrett was recalled to provide depth until Chaparro returns.

Andres Chaparro is in the starting lineup for the Nationals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Chaparro will serve as the DH and bat fourth against the Cubs. He is hitting .212, with four home runs, and 15 RBI this season.