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

The Sports Network reports Washington Nationals 2B Ronnie Belliard (groin) will miss the remainder of the season with a right groin strain.

With one out in the top of the seventh inning and Atlanta reliever Jeff Bennett on the mound, Belliard hit a high chopper to shortstop Omar Infante, who didn't come up with the ball. Belliard pulled up lame halfway down the line, but managed to limp to first for an infield single.

Ronnie Belliard won't return from his strained groin, the Nationals announced. More Kory Casto at first base for the Nationals. Belliard finishes with a terrific .287/.372/.473 line in 296 at-bats. The only other time in his career that he had an 800 OPS was during his rookie season in 1999, when he ended up at 808.Related: Kory Casto

News: Austin Kearns, Dmitri Young, Ronnie Belliard and Jesus Flores are being shut down by the Washington Nationals for the rest of the season because of injuries.

Analysis: Belliard - an infielder sidelined by a groin injury - hit .287 with 11 homers and 46 RBI this season. Belliard can safely be cut in all Fantasy leagues at this time

On Wednesday, the Nationals have said that Ronnie Belliard's 2008 season is officially over. Belliard has been out since September 4 with an injured groin, according to the AP.Belliard was swinging a god bat in the second half for the Nationals before he went down. If you were holding onto to Belliard hoping he would come back, you can drop him now.

Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals are not ruling out a possible return for 2B Ronnie Belliard (groin) before the end of the season. "It's not an easy injury to deal with, obviously," manager Manny Acta said. "We won't put a timetable on it. But most likely, give him two weeks, and if he doesn't make any progress, he'll be done."

News: Nationals 2B Ronnie Belliard (groin) did not return to the lineup Tuesday against the Mets. He has missed the last 10 games. The team doesn't yet know if he'll return this season.

Analysis: Belliard had a nice little power surge in the second half and looked like a viable Fantasy starter, but he likely won't return this season. Don't bother with him outside of NL-only leagues

News: Nationals 2B Ronnie Belliard (groin) did not return to the lineup Monday against the Mets. He has missed the last nine games. The team doesn't yet know if he'll return this season.

Analysis: Belliard had a nice little power surge in the second half and looked like a viable Fantasy starter, but he likely won't return this season. Don't bother with him outside of NL-only leagues

News: Nationals 2B Ronnie Belliard (groin) did not return to the lineup Sunday at Florida. He has missed the last eight games. The team doesn't yet know if he'll return this season.

Analysis: Belliard had a nice little power surge in the second half and looked like a viable Fantasy starter, but he likely won't return this season. Don't bother with him outside of NL-only leagues

News: Nationals 2B Ronnie Belliard (groin) did not return to the lineup Thursday at Florida. He has missed the last six games. The team doesn't yet know if he'll return this season.

Analysis: Belliard had a nice little power surge in the second half and looked like a viable Fantasy starter, but he likely won't return this season. Don't bother with him outside of NL-only leagues

MLB.com reports that Ronnie Belliard, who was the hottest hitter on the Nationals since the All-Star break before he went down on September 4 with a tight groin, hasn't officially declared that his season is over, but he hasn't been doing any baseball activities, and he wants to play for the Dominican Republic's winter ball team in October. "I haven't been doing any running or anything," Belliard said. "It bothers me, and I know I can't run. As long as I can't run, I can't do anything. There's always a possibility [I can return], but I know we're not going to the playoffs, and there's really not much pressure to come back. If I'm good enough to play in the final week or so, I'll do it. If not, I won't."If you're still holding onto Belliard, it's time to let go. Breaking up should always be so easy.