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US Presswire photo Ian Desmond has been making progress in his recovery from an oblique tear. |
Desmond has been taking grounders and playing catch since Monday, but tonight ramped up his baseball activities to include batting practice, moving him a step closer to returning to the Nationals lineup.
That full return still won't happen for a while, likely not until early September, though manager Davey Johnson doesn't intend to hold Desmond back.
"When that man's ready, I want him back," Johnson said.
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5 comments:
Braves beating up Santana. 6-0 in second.
Get Healthy Ian!
He'll be back just in time for the last leg of the relay.
Quick, someone tweet DeRosa to give Desi a lighter bat!
Boy, do I want him back, but only if he's ready. Want him to be able to finish the year. What an awesome lineup we'll have with Ian back in it.
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