Davey Martinez talked last night about the possibility of Ryan Zimmerman playing both ends of today’s doubleheader after starting the season opener last night, in spite of the fact that he’s talked often this spring about limiting Zimmerman’s playing time in an attempt to try to maximize what the 36-year-old, 16-year veteran has to offer at this point in his career.
The Nationals have limited options at first right now, with expected everyday first baseman Josh Bell unavailable, quarantining after getting caught up in the COVID-19 issues the club is dealing with early this season, so Martinez is doing what he can with what he has to work with in the first few games.