Starting lineups: Nats vs. Twins in West Palm Beach (updated)

By Pete Kerzel

Nationals

March 02, 2019, 3:10am

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Ryan Zimmerman is in the Nationals lineup today against the Twins, the first time this spring he's played in a Grapefruit League game. He's hitting fourth and playing first base.

Zimmerman was supposed to make his debut Wednesday, but was scratched when he came down with a bug that's been making its way through the clubhouse. It took him a couple of days to recover, and he went through drills in camp yesterday to prove that he was fit.

It'll be interesting to see how Zimmerman attacks playing moving forward in spring. Last year, he took virtually all of his work and at-bats on the back fields and in minor league games. Manager Davey Martinez said that won't be repeated, and that he's talked to Zimmerman about playing more against major league competition.

Lefty Patrick Corbin makes his second spring start today. In his debut Feb. 25 at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., against the Braves, he worked two innings and gave up a hit, striking out one.

MINNESOTA TWINS AT WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Where: FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Gametime: 1:05 p.m. EST
TV: None
Radio: 106.7 The Fan
Weather: Mostly sunny, 83 degrees, winds 6 mph out to left field

NATIONALS
RF Adam Eaton
3B Anthony Rendon
LF Juan Soto
1B Ryan Zimmerman
DH Matt Adams
C Kurt Suzuki
CF Michael A. Taylor
2B Wilmer Difo
SS Carter Kieboom

LHP Patrick Corbin

TWINS
SS Ehire Adrianza
CF Jake Cave
C Mitch Garver
1B Lucas Duda
3B Willians Astudillo
2B Ronald Torreyes
LF LaMonte Wade
DH Alex Kirilloff
RF Brent Rooker

RHP Kohl Stewart