Nationals Rookie Daylen Lile Exits Game With Knee Injury After Wall Collision

Washington Nationals rookie outfielder Daylen Lile exited a game against the New York Mets with a left knee contusion after colliding with the left-field wall while attempting a sliding catch. Despite initial concerns, Lile was able to walk off the field without assistance and X-rays later came back negative, though his availability for the season's final week remains uncertain. Lile has been a standout rookie this season, batting .290 with seven home runs, 35 RBIs, and 11 triples, tying for the third-most triples in the majors and setting a Nationals team record for triples by a rookie. The incident occurred during the third inning, and Lile was replaced by fellow rookie Robert Hassell III. Prior to the injury, Lile had a strong performance, including a two-run inside-the-park homer in the previous game. This injury marks another scare for Lile, who missed the entire 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery but has been one of the hottest hitters in the league since July.