by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (3/28/2013) The Nationals announced Thursday that first baseman Micah Owings has been re-assigned to minor-league camp. Owings went 0 for 2 Thursday to give him a final spring line of .324/.342/.568 with two home runs in 37 at-bats. Capable of playing first base and the outfield, Owings should get a shot at playing time with the Nationals this season.
Owings back in the swing
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst (3/7/2013) After missing more than a week's worth of games with a sore left wrist, Nationals first baseman Micah Owings played in his second consecutive game Thursday. After going 1 for 2 with a double against the Phillies on Wednesday, he struck out against the Nationals in his only at-bat Thursday.
Owings has wrist issue
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (2/25/2013) Washington infielder Micah Owings is dealing with a sore left wrist, reports MLB.com on Monday. Manager Davey Johnson is not sure how he was injured, however. Owings did not get an MRI and is day to day. "He came in early to get some treatment for his left wrist and he was disappointed that he couldn't make the trip [on Monday]," Johnson said. "I think he might have strained it or something."
Shoulder no problem for Owings
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (2/23/2013) Washington infielder Micah Owings finished 1 for 4 during the Nationals' 5-3 loss to the Mets in the Grapefruit League opener for both teams on Saturday. Owings served as the designated hitter before moving to first base and showed no limitations with his shoulder that prevented him from taking batting practice earlier this week. The former pitcher is attempting to land a spot on the roster as a backup first baseman.
Owings dealing with shoulder injury
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (2/21/2013) The Washington Post reports Thursday that Micah Owings has not been throwing or taking full batting practice due to a shoulder injury. Owings, the first baseman who is converting from pitcher, is expected to resume to full participation in the next few days.
Nats sign ex-hurler Owings
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst (2/6/2013) The Nationals signed former reliever Micah Owings to a minor league deal Wednesday, and according to CSNWashington.com, they intend to use him as a first baseman. Owings attempted to convert to being a position player last season while on a disabled list stint with the Padres, but elbow surgery ultimately ended his season and his conversion attempt. In 205 career at-bats, Owings has a .283 batting average with nine home runs and 35 RBI.
