7 years agoWashington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) continues to work his way back to game action but is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. He's been limited to batting practices and grounders hit right to him, so until he can move laterally, he won't play in a game. This basically eliminates him for Opening Day, which general manager Mike Rizzo said on Thursday "is just a day." The aging Murphy had an offseason knee procedure and the Nats are deep enough without him. He's falling in most drafts, but his delayed start could present the right opportunity if paired with another serviceable second baseman in his place. His replacement, Howie Kendrick is a good stop-gaps option until Murphy returns.--Mario Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: Chelsea Janes - The Washington Post