February 9, 2012

Ramos set to play in Venezuela Wednesday

Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos is expected to play for Tigres de Aragua of the Venezuelan Winter League on Wednesday night.

Strasburg to start for Hagerstown Wednesday

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg will have his third rehab start on Wednesday for Class A Hagerstown against Lexington at 7:05 p.m. ET.

Morse out, but likely for Wednesday

Nationals left fielder Mike Morse was scheduled to start against the Mets on Tuesday night but was scratched because of stomach ailment caused by medication for a tooth abscess.

Espinosa to have hand surgery on Wednesday

Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa will have the hook of the hamate bone removed from his right hand on Wednesday at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore.

Zimmermann to pitch on Wednesday

Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann is scheduled to make another rehab start for Class A Potomac on Wednesday. He had been scheduled to pitch on Monday but was scratched because of a stiff neck.