"Nats third baseman Ryan Zimmerman won't be a savior when he returns Tuesday, but he will be welcomed with huge open arms. Not just by manager Jim Riggleman, but by guys like Jayson Werth.

Zimmerman's return from a torn abdominal muscle in late April is reason for the Nats to feel optimistic about a decent rest of the season. The Nationals are adding a Gold Glove third baseman, making a team strength (defense) even stronger."