Here’s the team’s official update on Ryan Zimmerman’s MRI:

Ryan Zimmerman underwent a gadolinium enhanced MRI of his injured left, non-throwing shoulder today and was then evaluated by Dr. Benjamin Shaffer, team orthopedist.  The MRI exam revealed a small labral tear.  Dr. Shaffer advocated rest and anti-inflammatory medications.  The Nationals are consulting with the following renowned orthopedic physicians for additional evaluations:  Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham (AL), Dr. Timothy Kremchek of Cincinnati (OH) and Dr. Robert Cofield of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester (MN).

Words you never want to hear in the same sentence?  James Andrews.  Ryan Zimmerman.  A trip to Alabama could be even worse than this diagnosis by the team orthopedist.  Even if he just needs a few more days of rest, Zimmerman will almost have to go onto the Disabled List any day now.  

The team also provided an update on Nick Johnson:

Nick Johnson’s wrist was evaluated today by Dr. Benjamin Shaffer, two weeks after his injury occurred. Because of persisting tenderness of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris tendon sheath in his right wrist, the wrist was re-casted for an additional two weeks.  He will be re-evaluated on June 16, at which time rehabilitation options will be determined. 

This one’s going to take longer than expected too. 

There are currently 7 Nats on the Disabled List including Paul Lo Duca, Johnny Estrada, Chad Cordero, Ryan Wagner, Austin Kearns, Nick Johnson and Ronnie Belliard.

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