WASHINGTON -- Nationals closer Sean Doolittle has a strained toe, but the left-hander told Washington manager Dave Martinez he feels fine.
Doolittle injured his toe avoiding a liner back the mound during the Nationals' 3-2 win over the Marlins on Friday night at Nationals Park. The 31-year-old underwent an MRI on Saturday and took the day off. Doolittle, who hasn't dealt with foot issues before, threw before the Nationals' series finale against Miami on Sunday.
A significant injury to Doolittle would come at a poor time, as the Nationals' three straight wins entering Sunday had pulled them within five games of the Phillies and Braves in the National League East.