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Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span (2) hits a ball to right field to bring in a run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Denard Span will likely rejoin Nationals lineup Sunday

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span (2) hits a ball to right field to bring in a run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Nationals’ Denard Span begins rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Harrisburg

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) ices his shoulder as he watches an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, March 13, 2015, in Viera, Fla. Werth was not in the starting lineup. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nationals’ Jayson Werth to begin minor-league rehab assignment

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2015, file photo, Washington Nationals' Denard Span catches a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout in Viera, Fla. Washington center fielder Denard Span has had surgery to repair a right core muscle injury and will miss the Nationals' opener next month. Manager Matt Williams said Monday, March 9, 2015, the projected time for Span's return is uncertain and added &quot;you're looking at four-to-six weeks before he can start doing baseball activity again.&quot; (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Denard Span taking swings, nearing return from abdominal surgery

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals right fielder Michael Taylor singles in the first inning during a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets on opening day at at Nationals Park, Monday, April 6, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

SNYDER: With Denard Span out, Michael Taylor has opportunity to show he belongs

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) works in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Injuries won’t stop World Series chase as Nationals set sights on prize in October

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Denard Span breaks his bat as he hits to reach first base on a fielding error by New York Mets' Wilfredo Tovar in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals’ Denard Span to play in minor-league game, take next step in rehabilitation process

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

The Nationals acquired Matt den Dekker from the Mets and signed Reed Johnson (pictured) to a minor-league deal on Monday to serve as reinforcements for an outfield besieged by injuries. (Associated Press photographs)

Matt den Dekker, Reed Johnson acquired to ‘hold the fort down’ in Nationals’ outfield

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Denard Span breaks his bat as he hits to reach first base on a fielding error by New York Mets' Wilfredo Tovar in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals’ Denard Span takes swings, Anthony Rendon works on lateral movement

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Nationals rookie Michael Taylor (right) has the chance to start in center field on Opening Day with Denard Span injured. (Associated Press)

Injuries, talent give Michael Taylor an opportunity to make impact with Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Denard Span breaks his bat as he hits to reach first base on a fielding error by New York Mets' Wilfredo Tovar in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Denard Span’s surgery is swift and goes well, but return still a ways off

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon, left, and teammate Emmanuel Burriss throw the ball during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Anthony Rendon scratched from Nationals lineup

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Denard Span breaks his bat as he hits to reach first base on a fielding error by New York Mets' Wilfredo Tovar in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals’ Denard Span undergoes surgery to repair right core muscle

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span (2) smiles before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Denard Span has sports hernia surgery; Nationals OF to be ready for spring training

Associated Press

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span walks through the dugout during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals play the San Francisco Giants in the NL Division Series starting Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals pick up Denard Span’s option for 2015 season

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span (2) connects for a base hit in the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Washington Nationals’ key offseason questions heading into 2015

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

San Francisco Giants Pablo Sandoval watches after a pitch went wild as he signals to Joe Panik on third to come in to score in the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals during Game 4 of baseball's NL Division Series in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Washington Nationals eliminated by San Francisco Giants thanks to wild pitch

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Nationals Jayson Werth walks off the field in dejection after flying out in the bottom of the 18th inning to end the game during Game 2 of the National League Division Series as the Washington Nationals host the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park in Washington, DC., Sunday, October 5, 2014. The Nationals lost to the Giants 1-2 in 18 innings. (Photo by Rod Lamkey Jr.)

Washington Nationals face elimination in Game 3 of NLDS vs. Giants

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the 18th inning of Game 2 of baseball's NL Division Series against the Washington Nationals in Nationals Park, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Brandon Belt homer in 18th lifts Giants past Nationals in longest playoff game ever

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times