Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman: Could begin rehab assignment next week

Zimmerman (wrist) is hitting and could go on a rehab assignment in the next few days, the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

Analysis:

It sounds as if Zimmerman could return to the Nationals before the end of the month, as a rehab assignment could begin early next week. It has been a rough year all around for Zimmerman, as he had a 77 wRC+ in 80 games prior to landing on the DL, but he still has the potential to hit a handful of homers over the season's final weeks if he can get relatively healthy.