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Harry Ford's Injury Update: Nationals Await Test Results After Game Against Angels
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The Washington Nationals received a concerning update on catcher Harry Ford following Friday's 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels , with the rookie undergoing testing after experiencing left hand and wrist pain.
Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports reported on X that Ford went for imaging after leaving the game. The 23-year-old was removed in the ninth inning after feeling discomfort during his final at-bat in the sixth.
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The Nationals have not announced a specific diagnosis, leaving Ford's status uncertain as the club waits for the results of his tests.
Ford went 0-for-2 with a walk and scored a run before leaving Friday's game. His absence could create another problem for a Nationals catching group that has already been stretched thin.
Drew Millas , who had been serving as Washington's primary backup, remains sidelined with a left index finger fracture. That leaves veteran Riley Adams as the club's most experienced healthy option behind the plate if Ford is forced to miss time.
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Ford has appeared in 30 games since joining Washington and is batting .188 with three home runs, 10 RBIs and a .310 on-base percentage. While his offense has been inconsistent, his athleticism and ability to handle a young pitching staff have made him an important part of the Nationals' plans.
Washington Nationals catcher Harry Ford (17) Brad Mills-Imagn Images
The Nationals acquired Ford from the Seattle Mariners in December 2025 in exchange for pitcher José A. Ferrer. He initially spent time at Triple-A before getting his opportunity in the majors.
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For now, Washington will wait for more information before determining how long Ford could be unavailable. With Millas already out, even a short absence would leave the Nationals with limited catching depth.
Friday's victory provided a positive result, but Ford's health could become the more important development coming out of the game.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Sep 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
