Nationals' Daniel Murphy: Expected to play in Game 1

GM Mike Rizzo expects Murphy (upper leg) to be ready for the Nationals' playoff opener Friday, CSN's Chase Hughes reports.

Analysis:

Murphy's injury limited him to just three at-bats after Sept. 17, but the Nationals have been, and apparently remain, optimistic that he will be on the field when the team kicks off postseason play Friday against the Dodgers.