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2008 Season StatsGMHRRBIROBPAVG5082724.291.257 WASHINGTON -- Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman has a small tear in his left, non-throwing shoulder and will require more rest.Zimmerman has missed the last seven games because of soreness in the shoulder, which he injured during a headfirst slide into second base at Baltimore on May 18. He underwent an MRI on Monday and was then evaluated by the team orthopedist, who recommended rest and anti-inflammatory medications. The Nationals are consulting with other orthopedic physicians for additional evaluations.
Zimmerman is batting .257 with eight homers and 27 RBIs.
Also Monday, first baseman Nick Johnson's right wrist was placed in a new cast. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Johnson tore a tendon in the wrist two weeks ago.
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