Ryan Zimmerman returns from (another) stint on the disabled list

Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Ryan Zimmerman returned to the Nationals lineup tonight, finished with the frustration of watching his team play without him. “It’s tough,” Zimmerman said. “Over the last three or four years, unfortunately, I’ve learned how to deal with that stuff a … Continue reading →

Washington Nationals May 3, 2013

Zimmerman set to return tomorrow

Nats Insider | CSN Washington — Your browser does not support iframes.ATLANTA — After making it through last night's game at Class A Potomac with no problems, Ryan Zimmerman is set to come off the disabled list and rejoin the Nationals lineup tomorrow night in Pittsburgh.Zimmerman, out since April 18 with a strained left hamstring, went 0-for-3 and reached on an error while on rehab at Potomac, playing six innings in the field without reporting any problems.It was Zimmerman's only appearance on the rehab assignment — he was scratched from the lineup Tuesday night due to wet grounds at Pfitzner Stadium — but the Nationals are...

Washington Nationals May 2, 2013

Ryan Zimmerman will come off the disabled list Friday after successful rehab assignment

Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said he will come off the disabled list Friday night in Pittsburgh after his left hamstring felt strong during a rehab assignment at Class A Potomac, giving the Nationals’ scuffling offense a boost. Zimmerman, who wore … Continue reading →

Washington Nationals May 1, 2013

Ryan Zimmerman to rehab Tuesday and Wednesday in Potomac

Nationals Journal | Washington Post — After Ryan Zimmerman took full batting practice on the field today for the first time since he went on the disabled list last weekend with a hamstring strain, he mapped his schedule for rejoining the Nationals. As Manager Davey Johnson … Continue reading →

Washington Nationals April 28, 2013

Zimmerman on track for Friday return

Nats Insider | CSN Washington — Photo by USA TodayNationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman will not travel with the team to Atlanta early this week as he continues his recovery from a sore left hamstring, Davey Johnson announced on Saturday. The Nats manager said Zimmerman will stay back to have a rehab assignment, likely Monday, before joining the team for their series at Pittsburgh beginning Friday, May 3.Zimmerman was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 20 after aggravating the injury running the bases against the Miami Marlins. He has continued throwing and is now running the bases as the next step is at-bats in a ...

Washington Nationals April 27, 2013

Ryan Zimmerman set to rejoin Nationals on Friday at Pittsburgh

Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Ryan Zimmerman will play in a minor league rehab assignment starting Monday with plans on coming off the disabled list and rejoining the Nationals on Friday in Pittsburgh, Manager Davey Johnson said. Zimmerman has retroactively been on the disabled list … Continue reading →

Washington Nationals April 27, 2013

Ryan Zimmerman, Wilson Ramos making progress in injury rehab

Nationals Watch | Washington Times — Ryan Zimmerman, Wilson Ramos making progress in injury rehab

Washington Nationals April 27, 2013

Anthony Rendon to the minors when Ryan Zimmerman returns

Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Anthony Rendon, the Nationals top prospect who was called up Sunday to play third base while Ryan Zimmerman is on the disabled list, will return to Class AA Harrisburg when Zimmerman is healthy, Manager Davey Johnson said. Johnson said there … Continue reading →

Washington Nationals April 22, 2013

Ryan Zimmerman to disabled list; Anthony Rendon called up

Nationals Watch | Washington Times — Ryan Zimmerman to disabled list; Anthony Rendon called up

Washington Nationals April 20, 2013

Ryan Zimmerman receives MRI, remains out of the Nationals lineup with left hamstring injury

Washington Post — Despite saying yesterday that he expected to return this afternoon, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman received an MRI exam on his sore left hamstring at noon today and will miss his second consecutive game against the Mets. The results from the test will determine the Nationals' course of action. Manager Davey Johnson said he does not believe Zimmerman will land on the disabled list. Read full article >>

Washington Nationals April 20, 2013

Ryan Zimmerman receives MRI, remains out of the Nationals lineup with left hamstring injury

Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Despite saying yesterday that he expected to return this afternoon, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman received an MRI exam on his sore left hamstring at noon today and will miss his second consecutive game against the Mets. The results from the … Continue reading →

Washington Nationals April 20, 2013

Ryan Zimmerman sent for MRI on left hamstring

Nationals Watch | Washington Times — Ryan Zimmerman sent for MRI on left hamstring

Washington Nationals April 20, 2013

The dog days of March

Nats Insider | CSN Washington — USA Today Sports ImagesDan Haren served up four homers in six innings yesterday.VIERA, Fla. -- With Opening Day now so tantalizingly close, it's perhaps a real mental challenge for the Nationals to slog their way through these last few days of the spring."Few days?" Ryan Zimmerman said with a smirk yesterday when I asked him that. "Yeah, this is awful. I mean, I don't want to sound like a broken record, but it's pretty hard to get excited to play a game for the seventh week in Melbourne, Fla. We've been down here a while."Yes, they have. And it's safe to say they are absolutely champing at the...

Washington Nationals March 27, 2013

Injury updates on Jayson Werth, Christian Garcia, Ryan Zimmerman and Nate Karns

Nationals Watch | Washington Times — Injury updates on Jayson Werth, Christian Garcia, Ryan Zimmerman and Nate Karns

Washington Nationals March 9, 2013

Healthy Zim will change throwing motion

Nats Insider | CSN Washington — USA Today Sports ImagesA shoulder injury hampered Ryan Zimmerman's throwing motion last year.VIERA, Fla. -- His right shoulder nearly 100 percent following offseason surgery, Ryan Zimmerman plans to tweak his throwing mechanics this spring, going back to a more natural motion now that he's no longer restricted.Davey Johnson's reaction upon learning that news from his star third baseman: "Hallelujah.""That sounds great to me," the Nationals manager said. "I want [him] to do things naturally and not think them through."Zimmerman's awkward mechanics -- they seemed more like a series of gears shif...

Washington Nationals February 15, 2013