Article: Zimmerman takes BP, seeks August return.(SPORTS)(NATIONALS NOTES)

Byline: Ben Goessling, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

In a season in which bad news about injuries seems to arrive every day, the Washington Nationals received a piece of encouraging news Tuesday. Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman took batting practice for the first time since he went on the disabled list June 3, saying afterward he felt only minor discomfort in his left shoulder and that he likely would take another BP session Wednesday.

If he continues to progress, he could go on a rehab assignment during next week's All-Star break and return to the Nationals in early August.

"I've been swinging for the last couple weeks. I guess getting out on the field is the next step," ...

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