February 8, 2012

Gorzelanny wants to makes most of stint in 'pen

Davey Johnson hasn't made it a secret that Tom Gorzelanny would prefer to start, but he was taken out of the rotation because the Nationals want to give left-hander Ross Detwiler a long look. Still, Gorzelanny pitched in relief Friday, throwing three scoreless innings.

Pudge's rehab stint being delayed

Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a strained right oblique and will not begin a Minor League rehab assignment this weekend.

Simulated game preps Strasburg for rehab stint

Stephen Strasburg pitched a simulated game Tuesday, according to Florida Today, and more than likely will pitch in his first rehab game in the next "six to nine days," according to manager Davey Johnson.

Zimmerman to begin rehab stint for Syracuse

Zimmerman to begin rehab stint for Syracuse

Kimball called up for first stint in Majors

In order to help an overworked bullpen, the Nationals recalled reliever Cole Kimball from Triple-A Syracuse and designated right-hander Brian Broderick for assignment Saturday.