Zimmerman rejoins Nationals lineup: Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman returned to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Phillies after missing one start with right shoulder soreness. Zimmerman went 1 for 4 in the game with two strikeouts. He's batting .248 on the year. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Zimmerman can't seem to shake this shoulder problem, which has contributed to his slow start. However, Zimmerman is batting .346 (9 for 26) with one homer and three RBI in his last six games, finally showing some life at the plate. Perhaps the Nationals were smart to sit Zimmerman for a game before it got any worse. Zimmerman obviously has the potential to be a must-start Fantasy option. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/23/2012 06:45 Dear Mr. Fantasy: Ups and downs of young players
Last year your team was a juggernaut. This year it's sitting in the cellar. What happened? You might even have most of those players back. If you're relying on young talent, our Scott White says prepare to take some lumps in his latest Dear Mr. Fantasy.
05/21/2012 10:09 Reality Check: Is Bauer keeping you up at night?
Does the prospect of Trevor Bauer getting his Major League Baseball debut in the near future keep you up at night? Scott White soothes the situation in his latest Reality Check.
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/19/2012 22:37 Jones, Markakis lead O's to fifth straight
Adam Jones and Nick Markakis hit two-run homers and the Baltimore Orioles matched a season high with their fifth straight win, 6-5 over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
05/16/2012 22:17 Gonzalez Ks 10, Nats knock off Bucs
Adam LaRoche broke open a tight game with a three-run double for his 1,000th career hit after homering for No. 999, and Gio Gonzalez took over the NL strikeout lead from teammate Stephen Strasburg by fanning 10 in seven innings Wednesday night, leading the Washington Nationals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4.
Just as quickly as he joined the ranks of Fantasy's elite, Ryan Zimmerman had another label attached to him in 2011: injury-prone. He played in only 101 games a year after playing in only 142. The big blow was a torn abdominal muscle that required surgery and sidelined him for two months early in the season, but he also dealt with a strained hamstring in September and a strained groin in spring training. He has now played less than 145 games in three of his last four seasons, averaging 126.5 games during that stretch. By comparison, Alex Rodriguez is averaging 124.5 games over the last four seasons. Some Fantasy owners might point to Zimmerman's decline in production last year as another cause for concern, but keep in mind he endured a bit of a down period when he first returned from his procedure. He hit .313 with nine homers and an .839 OPS over his final 73 games -- numbers that would still be elite if you could trust him to produce them over a full season. At age 27, Zimmerman likely still has a couple 150-game seasons in his future, but because you can no longer bank on them, he's more of a third- or fourth-rounder than the borderline first-rounder he was a year ago. (Updated 1/18/12)
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