PT TOMORROW: NL East—Zimmerman's health remains a major concern for WAS

Washington Nationals

Ryan Zimmerman (1B, WAS) appeared in his first game of the spring on March 13 as he continues to deal with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The team says it is merely being cautious with Zimmerman, but he dealt with the same injury since early last season and it's a chronic condition. In other words, he will need more time off than the typical lineup regular this season as the Nationals try to avoid a lengthy absence like the one he experienced last summer.

The primary beneficiary here figures to be Clint Robinson (1B/OF, WAS). He posted a decent .272/.358/.424 slash line along with 10 HR, 83% ct%, 105 HctX and 111 xPX in 309 AB as a 30-year-old rookie in 2015.

Daniel Murphy (2B/3B/1B, WAS) and Tyler Moore...

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