Jayson Werth Leaves Game with Possible Broken Left Wrist

Jayson Werth injured his left wrist on Sunday against the Phillies. He left the game holding his wrist in such a way that would suggest that it could possibly be broken.

This wrist is the same one that Werth had surgery on twice in 2006, resulting in him being shut down for the season.

Should the wrist actually be broken, Werth stands to miss a significant amount of time.

Ryan Zimmerman and Adam LaRoche may be returning this week from their own injuries, but that does not mask the potential absence of Werth in the lineup.

After a rough first season in Washington, Werth has come back stronger in 2012.

Through 26 games (96 at-bats), Werth is hitting .271/.369/.438 with three home runs and 12 RBI.

He is also 3-for-3 in stolen base attempts.

The Nationals could look to replace Werth with in-house options like Roger Bernadina or rookie Tyler Moore.

If they choose to go with a veteran for the rest of the season, they'll have to go outside of the organization.

Matthew Pouliot of NBC Sports suggests an acquisition of Denard Span, but also says that it would be difficult without including the Nationals' primary bait for him, Drew Storen. He is currently on the disabled list himself.

Whatever the Nationals decide to do, it will be difficult to replace Werth if he stands to miss a significant amount of time.