PLAYING TIME: Nats to DL Zimmerman, recall Harper

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Harper to be recalled with Zimmerman on DL

Shoulder soreness will reportedly land Ryan Zimmerman (3B, WAS) on the 15-day DL Saturday, with WAS recalling Bryce Harper (OF, WAS) from Triple-A Syracuse. Zimmerman has been sidelined since April 21, and is seeing a specialist for further examination and treatment. No timetable is yet set for his return.  Chad Tracy (3B/1B, WAS), Steve Lombardozzi (IF, WAS) and Mark DeRosa (3B/OF, WAS) are likely to continue sharing 3B PT in Zimmerman's absence.

LHB Tracy has been starting vs. RHP since Zimmerman was injured, despite a 3-for-22 start. Tracy is a flyball hitter with a history of 40%+ FB%, solid 80%+ ct% and moderate-to-above-average power, but his power has declined in...

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