"Ryan Zimmerman will played in an extended spring training game for the first time tomorro, his most significant step since undergoing surgery in early May to repair a torn abdominal muscle. Zimmerman still feels "a little discomfort" when he throws, Manager Jim Riggleman said.

The Nationals have not changed their expectation that Zimmerman will return around mid-June. Zimmerman reported to Viera, Fla. more than a week ago, at which point he began light baseball activity. "I think it's getting a little better every day," Riggleman said. "He's progressing.""