February 8, 2012

Nix in the lineup despite sore Achilles

Outfielder Laynce Nix, who is battling a right Achilles injury, found himself in the Nationals' lineup on Thursday afternoon against the Cubs.

Nix held out again with sore right Achilles

Still bothered by a sore right Achilles tendon, Laynce Nix was out of the starting lineup again on Thursday. He was available to pinch-hit.

Nix held out again with sore right Achilles

Still bothered by a sore right Achilles tendon, Laynce Nix was out of the starting lineup again on Thursday. He was available to pinch-hit.

Sore shoulder sidelines Nats' LaRoche

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman decided to give first baseman Adam LaRoche the day off Saturday against the Mets because of a sore left shoulder.

Nats keep sore Ramirez on shelf

Nationals reliever Elvin Ramirez has a sore right shoulder and will not throw for a few days. There isn't a timetable as to when he will pitch in his first game of big league camp.