Adam Eaton Reportedly Out for Season with Knee Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton reportedly tore his ACL against the New York Mets on Friday and will miss the rest of the season, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.

The Nationals initially announced Eaton would go on the 10-day disabled list with a left knee strain, per ESPN.

Eaton had to be carried off the field during the ninth inning of Washington's 7-5 loss to the Mets at Nationals Park, and manager Dusty Baker revealed that he would undergo an MRI, per ESPN.

Per MLB.com's Jamal Collier, Baker added, "It didn't look too good," with regard to Eaton's injury.

Eaton was Washington's leadoff hitter and was been a huge part of the Nats' hot start.

The 28-year-old was hitting .297 with a .393 on-base percentage, two home runs, 13 RBI and three stolen bases in his first season with the Nationals.

Washington acquired Eaton in an offseason trade with the Chicago White Sox that sent pitching prospect Lucas Giolito and others to the Windy City.

The Nats called up outfield Rafael Bautista from Triple-A, per Byron Kerr of MASN, and Chris Heisey replaced Eaton in Friday's game.

Heisey figures to be his replacement moving forward, which represents a significant drop-off, as the 32-year-old veteran is a .242 lifetime hitter.