May 20, 2012

Bernadina dealing with sore toe on right foot

Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina had to leave Friday's 5-1 loss to the Astros after the second inning because of a sore big toe on his right foot.

Ankiel a late scratch; Bernadina OK to start

Nationals outfielder Rick Ankiel was scheduled to start as the designated hitter against the Mets on Saturday, but was scratched because of a tight hamstring.

Nats looking for Bernadina to be consistent

Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina is out of Minor League options, so it will be interesting to see what role he'll play this season.

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.