Ankiel back with Nationals: The Washington Nationals signed OF Rick Ankiel to a minor league deal on Sunday with an invite to spring training, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. Ankiel hit .239 with nine home runs in 122 games last season for the Nationals, his first with Washington. The 32-year-old is a career .246 hitter in five seasons as a full-time outfielder after reaching the majors as a starting pitcher with St. Louis. (Updated 02/05/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Ankiel could see some starts with Washington, which currently has Mike Cameron and Roger Bernadina as its options in center field. However, that could change if top prospect Bryce Harper makes the team out of spring training and shifts Jayson Werth to center. Regardless, Fantasy owners should not consider Ankiel more than a late-round reserve option in NL-only drafts for the 2012 season. (Updated 02/05/2012).
09/24/2011 16:19 Wang, Nationals stall Braves' wild-card run with win
Chien-Ming Wang had a strong finish to his comeback from shoulder surgery and drove in a run with his first career hit to lead the Washington Nationals over Atlanta 4-1 Saturday and stall the Braves' wild-card run.
09/22/2011 21:51 Nats roll past Phillies, complete four-game sweep
Brad Peacock, making just his second major league start, pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings and Michael Morse hit a three-run homer to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, completing a four-game sweep.
09/11/2011 16:41 Strasburg allows one run in three innings on mound
Stephen Strasburg allowed one run over three innings in his second start back from Tommy John surgery, and the Washington Nationals hit three consecutive home runs in an 8-2 win against the Houston Astros on Sunday.
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