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Morse could return to Nationals around June 1

Found May 18, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ryan Zimmerman,  Adam LaRoche,  Jayson Werth
TEAMS: Washington Nationals
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The Washington Nationals may have actually gotten some positive news on the injury front on Thursday -- a rarity this season. Before the 5-3 loss to the Pirates, manager Davey Johnson said left fielder Michael Morse (lat injury) is progressing more quickly than anticipated and could be back in the lineup around June 1. They had been looking at Morse coming back June 8, but Johnson said Morse is doing well in his rehab work. The return of Morse would be a huge boost to the lineup. It would give the middle of the order some punch, especially since the skipper could put Ryan Zimmerman, Morse and Adam LaRoche in the 3-4-5 spots. Johnson also could leave LaRoche in the clean-up spot, with Morse batting fifth to take some pressure off him at first. LaRoche has gotten off to a great start and has been the team's biggest offensive threat, hitting well in the clean-up spot. Morse also could fill the big hole left when Jayson Werth broke his wrist and had surgery last week...
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