Ryan Zimmerman Injury Update

Last updated May 20, 2013

Game 45: Nats at Giants

Associated PressBeautiful AT&T; Park hosts the Nationals for the next three days.What's the best cure for a struggling lineup? How about the return of its best hitter from injury? Bryce Harper is back tonight for the Nationals, having missed the last two games in San Diego over the weekend with a bruised knee (from his collision with the wall in L.A. one week ago). His presence in the No. 3 spot really does make that starting lineup look a lot more formidable, especially with Ryan Zimmerman and Adam LaRoche each on a tear at the plate right now.The Nationals might need an offensive explosion t... Nats Insider | CSN Washington

Injuries mounting

Associated PressWilson Ramos hunches over after injuring himself last night.Every ballclub has to deal with injuries over the course of a season, and the good ones are able to overcome them by stockpiling depth and having Plan B and Plan C in place for such events. The Nationals certainly showed that one year ago, overcoming the extended losses of Jayson Werth, Michael Morse, Drew Storen, Wilson Ramos, Ryan Zimmerman and Ian Desmond and still winning an MLB-best 98 games.But you can't help but have some sympathy for Davey Johnson and Co. right now. Though they've managed to avoid any devastati... Nats Insider | CSN Washington

Ryan Zimmerman activated, Anthony Rendon sent back to Harrisburg

The Nationals, as expected, today welcomed back franchise third baseman Ryan Zimmerman after he missed 15 days on the disabled list and sent Anthony Rendon, a presumed future organizational pillar, back to Class AA Harrisburg for more seasoning. Read full article >> Washington Post

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

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 → Nationals Journal | Washington Post

Ryan Zimmerman activated, Anthony Rendon sent back to Harrisburg

Zim returns, but Werth will miss weekend

Associated PressRyan Zimmerman missed the last 15 days with a strained hamstring.PITTSBURGH — Just as they welcomed back one veteran from injury, the Nationals lost another one for the weekend, forcing Davey Johnson once again to reconfigure his lineup for the opener of a three-game series with the Pirates.Ryan Zimmerman was officially activated off the 15-day disabled list Friday afternoon, but Jayson Werth's hamstring remains tweaked enough that he'll have to miss all three games at PNC Park."Hopefully it's going to come along, and he'll be ready when we get home," Johnson said, speculating ... Nats Insider | CSN Washington

Zimmerman set to return tomorrow

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... Nats Insider | CSN Washington

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

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 → Nationals Journal | Washington Post

Game 28: Nats at Braves

Photo by Mark Zuckerman / NATS INSIDERThe Nats once again try to beat the Braves tonight at Turner Field.ATLANTA — The Nationals need a win tonight against a Braves club that has been unbeatable against them so far this season. But what the Nats really need is a healthy lineup for the first time in weeks. They won't have one tonight, with Ryan Zimmerman still two days from being eligible to come off the disabled list and Jayson Werth still sidelined by a sore hamstring and ankle.The absence of Werth, in particular, probably prevented Davey Johnson from making one change he would have liked to ... Nats Insider | CSN Washington

Ryan Zimmerman to rehab Tuesday and Wednesday in Potomac

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. Read full article >> Washington Post