WASHINGTON -- Adam Eaton has already been in West Palm Beach, Fla., for weeks, posting to his Instagram account from there as early as Jan. 22. He usually arrives to Spring Training early, but perhaps this year, he is doing so with some extra motivation.
Eaton has not played in a game since April 28 when he sustained a torn left ACL that ended his first season in Washington. He has been champing at the bit to get back on the field, and will soon get the chance to do so. Nationals pitchers and catchers are set to report to West Palm Beach on Wednesday, and their first workout is scheduled for Friday.