May 20, 2012

Rizzo reveals Nats' prospects headed to AFL

Mike Rizzo on Monday revealed the six Nationals prospects who will participate in the Arizona Fall League.

Morgan to give total effort while batting eighth

A day after not being penciled into the lineup in the series finale with St. Louis, Washington outfielder Nyjer Morgan was batting in the eighth hole to begin a series at Florida on Monday.

Storen showing glimpses of future as closer

Althought Drew Storen pitched the first four-out save of his young Major League career in Sunday's 4-2 victory over St. Louis, manager Jim Riggleman is not ready to anoint him as the team's closer.

El Duque leaves Nats with no callup coming

Orlando Hernandez left Double-A Harrisburg after learning from general manager Mike Rizzo that he would not be called up in September.

Livan will return to Nationals next season

After Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Cardinals, the Nationals announced they have signed right-hander Livan Hernandez to a one-year extension worth $ 1 million plus incentives.