Nationals 3B Nick Senzel (thumb) injured prior to game

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Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel fractured his right thumb prior to Thursday's season-opening game and will miss approximately three to four weeks.

Senzel, 28, sustained the injury while fielding grounders during batting practice prior to the game against the host Cincinnati Reds. One grounder struck his right thumb and X-rays confirmed the break.

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