February 9, 2012

Bernadina remains out of Nationals' lineup

Manager Davey Johnson said outfielder Roger Bernadina can pinch-run and play defense, but can't grip a bat because he hurt his left hand diving for a ball against the Mets last Saturday.

With Nix sidelined, Bernadina back in Majors

With outfielder Laynce Nix out for at least a week with a strained right groin, the Nationals recalled outfielder Roger Bernadina from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Nationals option Bernadina to Syracuse

Roger Bernadina went back to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, when Washington needed to create space on its 25-man roster for starter Chien-Ming Wang.

Bernadina leads off with right-hander on hill

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman made a minor shift to the top of his lineup for Thursday's series finale with the Mariners, putting Roger Bernadina in the leadoff spot and moving Jayson Werth to second.

Bernadina, Desmond dealing with injuries

Bernadina, Desmond dealing with injuries