May 20, 2012

Hairston starts rehab assignment in Double-A

Infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr., on the disabled list because of a fractured right wrist, started a rehab assignment for Double-A Harrisburg on Friday. He was expected to play seven innings and nine innings the next two games.

Marquis starts suspension

Nationals right-hander Jason Marquis decided to drop his appeal and serve his five-game suspension starting Saturday.

Well-rested Zimmermann starts for Nats in O's finale

Fair warning to Sunday starters Jordan Zimmermann of the Nationals and Chris Tillman of the Orioles: Hitters on both clubs are feeling good about themselves heading into the series finale.

Maxwell to get more starts in place of Morgan

With center fielder Nyjer Morgan suspended for eight games starting Friday, Nationals manger Jim Riggleman said Justin Maxwell will split time in center field with Roger Bernadina.

Harris, Bernadina get starts in series finale

Manager Jim Riggleman decided to give center fielder Nyjer Morgan the day off against Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright on Sunday. Instead, Riggleman put Roger Bernadina in center and Willie Harris in right.