WASHINGTON — Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano says he dislocated a finger and isn't sure when he'll return to the lineup.

Soriano was scratched for Friday night's game at Washington because of a swollen right pinkie.

"We'll see how he feels tomorrow," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. "I think it'll probably be a few days. I don't think this thing will just go down in one day."

Soriano said he got hurt Thursday night when he was thrown out diving into first base during a 6-2 win over the Nationals.

"The problem is it's swollen," Soriano said. "It's very big, and I cannot even grab the bat."

Soriano's hand was wrapped with ice in the clubhouse. He said he hoped the swelling would go down enough for him to play Saturday.

The Cubs may have another player out Saturday. Ted Lilly is scheduled to pitch, but Piniella said the left-hander has been bothered by pain in his left knee after his last two starts.

"I'm not positive if Ted is going to pitch tomorrow," Piniella said.

If Lilly is unable to pitch, Piniella said right-hander Randy Wells, who is scheduled to start Sunday, will be pushed up a day.