News: The Nationals activated infielder Ronnie Belliard, RHP Matt Chico, catcher Jesus Flores, RHP Shawn Hill and outfielder Austin Kearns from from the 15-day DL.
Analysis: Belliard has a decent bat but his suspect glove makes him a reserve entering spring training, wherever he plays next season
Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals 2B Ronnie Belliard will be the team's backup second baseman in 2009.
CBSSports.com reports the Washington Nationals placed 2B Ronnie Belliard (groin) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, Sept. 26.
Nationals placed infielder Ronnie Belliard on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 15, with a strained groin. Belliard was shut down for the season last week, so the move is merely a formality. Belliard failed to top 350 plate appearances for the first time since 2002, but posted the best offensive numbers of his career at .287/.372/.473 with 11 homers and 46 RBI in 96 games.
News: The Nationals placed 1B Dmitri Young on the 60-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 15, with a strained left hip, infielder Ronnie Belliard on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 15, with a strained groin and catcher Jesus Flores on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 15, with a sprained left ankle.
Analysis: Belliard has pop and versatility, but his weak glove makes him more of a reserve at this point in his career. He could be headed elsewhere this winter
Status: D.L.. Out for the season
Nationals placed infielder Ronnie Belliard on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 15, with a strained groin. Belliard was shut down for the season last week, so the move is merely a formality. Belliard failed to top 350 plate appearances for the first time since 2002, but posted the best offensive numbers of his career at .287/.372/.473 with 11 homers and 46 RBI in 96 games.
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