Zimmerman serving as DH in first Grapefruit League game

By Pete Kerzel

Nationals

March 13, 2016, 4:26am

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VIERA, Fla. - Ryan Zimmerman will make his first start of the Grapefruit League campaign this afternoon, serving as the designated hitter for the Nationals against the Cardinals in a 1:05 p.m. game that will be broadcast on MASN.

Zimmerman has spent the bulk of spring training managing a case of plantar fasciitis in his left foot, and the Nationals have taken a cautious approach while monitoring and treating the nagging injury.

Zimmerman said he could still get the 45-50 at-bats he needed to prepare for the regular season, and that process begins today.

Save for Zimmerman being the DH and Clint Robinson replacing him at first base, the lineup is full of regulars manning the positons they will play in the regular season.

Right-hander Max Scherzer gets the start for the Nationals, his third of the spring. He'll be opposed by righty Michael Wacha.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS AT WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Where: Space Coast Stadium, Viera
When: 1:05 p.m.
Radio: 106.7 The Fan
TV: MASN
Weather: Partly cloudy, 81 degrees, winds 13 mph toward left field

For the Nationals:

CF Ben Revere
LF Jayson Werth
RF Bryce Harper
DH Ryan Zimmerman
2B Daniel Murphy
3B Anthony Rendon
1B Clint Robinson
C Wilson Ramos
SS Danny Espinosa

RHP Max Scherzer