Two injured Nationals are due for doctor's visits next week to have their progress assessed.
Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right thumb, is due for an X-ray on Monday, roughly the five-week mark since sustaining the injury.
"Once the doctor clears him, he can start all of his strengthening exercises," manager Matt Williams said Friday afternoon.
Zimmerman can run and catch throws now, but can't yet put any stress on the joint, which has been...
