Zimmerman, 35, has been a foundational player since the Nationals selected him with the first draft choice in franchise history — fourth overall in 2005. Both Zimmerman and the Nationals understand that the first baseman isn’t built to play 150 games anymore. He played in only 52 regular season games in 2019, when he was hampered by a chronic foot issue and called the season perhaps his most frustrating. ADADBut beginning with a rally-sustaining single against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League wild-card game, Zimmerman seized the first base job in the postseason. Zimmerman is the Nationals’ career leader in games, hits, home runs, RBI, runs and doubles.

Source: Washington Post January 25, 2020 03:10 UTC