Ryan Zimmerman Injury: Updates on Nationals 1B's Wrist and Return

The Washington Nationals were without one of their key hitters and leaders, as first baseman Ryan Zimmerman was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 6 with a left wrist contusion. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates.

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Zimmerman Activated off DL 

Saturday, Aug. 20

The Nationals announced they reinstated Zimmerman on Saturday.

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Zimmerman's Injury Added to Down Season

The 31-year-old veteran is in the midst of a down year, as he was hitting just .222 with 12 home runs and 38 RBI prior to the injury for a Nats squad that is looking to return to the postseason after missing out in 2015.

In addition to his inconsistency at the plate, Zimmerman has struggled with injuries, as he previously spent time on the disabled list with a strained rib.

Zimmerman has been on the DL often over the past few seasons, having played in only 95 games last year and just 61 games in 2014.

Prior to that three-year stretch, Zimmerman was as automatic and reliable as any player in Major League Baseball.

From 2009 through 2013, the former All-Star hit .275 or better with 25 or more home runs in four of those five campaigns.

He has fallen off since then largely because of injuries, but he is still a valuable piece in Washington because of his experience and the fact that he has been through plenty of ups and downs over the years with the Nationals.

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