February 9, 2012

Nationals exercise option on Johnson

The Washington Nationals announced on Monday they have exercised Davey Johnson's managerial option for the 2012 season. Nationals executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

Inbox: Is Reyes an option for Nats?

Is Jose Reyes an option to fill the Nationals' leadoff spot? Does Shairon Martis have a future with the organization? Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers fans' questions in his latest Inbox.

Nats option Severino, set to recall Balester

Following Monday's 5-3 win over Atlanta, the Nationals optioned left-hander Atahualpa Severino to Triple-A Syracuse. The Nationals will recall right-hander Collin Balester, who is expected to be a long man out of the bullpen.

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.

Reliever Rodriguez a late-inning option

Despite getting saddled with a loss Tuesday night, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman likes using Henry Rodriguez in late-inning situations.