Have the reports of Ryan Zimmerman’s demise been exaggerated? Injuries (shoulder, plantar fasciitis) and time have taken their toll on the Washington Nationals’ 2005 1st Round pick. He struggled to a career-worst .218/.272/.370 line last season, hitting 18 doubles and 15 home runs over 115 games and 467 plate appearances in a -1.3 fWAR season in 2016, raising some doubts about the future of the Nats’ first baseman, who has three years and $48M left on the 6-year/$100M extension he signed in 2012, as well as a $20M club option for 2020 (and a personal services contract worth $10M over five years once his playing days end).
Washington Nationals’ lineup for today’s series opener in Citizens Bank Park
