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Rick Ankiel | Outfielder

Team:	Washington Nationals
Ht / Wt:	6'1' / 210
Age / DOB:	(32) / 7/19/1979
Bats / Throws:	Left / Left
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2012: Minor League Contract
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Rick Ankiel went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in a 2-0 win over the Marlins on Friday.

Ankiel was the star of the show, recording all but one of his team’s hits. He also scored every run for either side in the game. The solo blast off of Carlos Zambrano in the third inning was Ankiel’s first of the season. He’s firmly entrenched as the Nationals' center fielder for the time being, and is worth a look as a potential power source in deeper mixed leagues. Apr 20 - 9:43 PM

Ankiel’s 3 hits, HR lead Nationals to victory
Apr 20 - 9:43 PM
Ankiel to make regular-season debut Saturday
Apr 14 - 12:54 PM
Nationals activate OF Ankiel from 15-day DL
Apr 13 - 11:36 PM
Ankiel (quad) to come off DL Saturday
Apr 13 - 4:34 PM

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Season Stats
G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
35	108	25	8	0	3	9	12	8	36	1	2	.231	.284	.389	.673

Appearances Per Position
Year	Catcher	First	Second	Shortstop	Third	Outfield	DH
2012	0	0	0	0	0	34	0
2011	0	0	0	0	0	113	0

Game Log
Date	Opp	GM	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	K	SB	CS	HBP	SAC	AVG	OBA	SLG
May 23	@ PHI	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.250	.250	.500
May 22	@ PHI	1	4	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	.250	.250	1.000
May 21	@ PHI	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
May 20	BAL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
May 19	BAL	1	3	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	.333	.333	.667
May 18	BAL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
May 17	PIT	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	.000	.500	.000

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Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Wilson Ramos D.L. Wilson Ramos said Wednesday that he expects to undergo surgery to repair his torn right ACL in 2-3 weeks. Ramos also confirmed to reporters that he has no chance of returning this season. Jesus Flores has taken over as the Nationals' starting catcher and deserves to be owned in mixed fantasy leagues with spots for two backstops. Ramos batted .265/.354/.398 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 25 games this season. May 16
	2	Jesus Flores
	3	Sandy Leon D.L. Nationals placed C Sandy Leon on the 60-day disabled list with a high right ankle sprain. Leon suffered the injury just four innings into his major league debut Monday when he was involved in a collision with Padres' third baseman Chase Headley at home plate. The timetable for his return isn't clear, but he isn't eligible to come off the disabled list until mid-July. Carlos Maldonado has been called up from Triple-A Syracuse to take his place on the active roster. May 15
	4	Carlos Maldonado
1B	1	Adam LaRoche
	2	Chad Tracy
	3	Chris Marrero D.L. Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Thursday that Chris Marrero had a setback with his shoulder. Marrero was already rehabbing a torn left hamstring, but the shoulder injury means he might not be ready to play again for another month or two. The 23-year-old batted .248/.274/.294 with five doubles and 10 RBI in 117 plate appearances for the Nationals down the stretch last season. May 10
2B	1	Danny Espinosa
	2	Steve Lombardozzi
SS	1	Ian Desmond
3B	1	Ryan Zimmerman
	2	Mark DeRosa D.L. Mark DeRosa (oblique) threw and took dry swings Thursday. DeRosa did both at about 50-60 percent, so he's being eased into baseball activities. He will travel with the Nationals on their upcoming road trip and could return from the disabled list late next week. May 17
LF	1	Michael Morse D.L. Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Michael Morse (lat) will "for sure" be ready to be activated from the disabled list for the series against the Red Sox on June 8. It's possible he'll be back before then. "There's some people thinking it might be accelerated ahead of that," Johnson added. "We'll see on Friday how he comes out of that game." Morse will play in his first extended spring training game on Friday, the first game action he's experienced since being shut down on April 11 with a torn right lat muscle. He'll play in two more extended spring games before joining one of the Nats' minor league affiliates to begin a short rehab assignment. May 23
	2	Roger Bernadina
	3	Xavier Nady
CF	1	Rick Ankiel
RF	1	Jayson Werth D.L. Nationals manager Davey Johnson indicated Monday that because Jayson Werth had surgery so quickly after suffering a broken left wrist, he might be able to cut three weeks off his recovery time. Werth was told the news by the doctor who operated on his wrist at the Mayo Clinic. The timetable was originally estimated to be around 12 weeks, but there's now a chance that he could return to action in late July or early August. There's still a long way to go, but it's about time the Nationals got some good news on the injury front. May 14
	2	Bryce Harper
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Stephen Strasburg
	2	Gio Gonzalez
	3	Jordan Zimmermann
	4	Edwin Jackson
	5	Ross Detwiler
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Drew Storen D.L. Drew Storen (elbow) is aiming to return to the Nationals around the All-Star break. We heard earlier this week from manager Davey Johnson that Storen could begin a minor league rehab assignment later this month, but it doesn't sound like that's the case. The closer made 100 light throws in a game of catch Wednesday, and there's currently no timetable for his return to the mound. Henry Rodriguez will continue to close until Storen is ready, assuming he hasn't lost the job by then. May 16
	2	Henry Rodriguez
	3	Tyler Clippard
	4	Brad Lidge D.L. Brad Lidge threw a bullpen session Wednesday for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery on May 1. Lidge could head to the team's spring complex in Viera, Florida on Thursday and should soon be ready for a minor league rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander is currently aiming to return from the disabled list on June 15. May 23
	5	Sean Burnett
	6	Tom Gorzelanny
	7	Ryan Mattheus D.L. Updating a previous item, Ryan Mattheus has been diagnosed with a partial tear in the plantar fascia in his left foot. Mattheus was apparently given the news when he visited a specialist Tuesday in Baltimore. He'll need to wear a walking boot for a few weeks, but should be able to continue some lifting and throwing while his foot heals. He is headed to the disabled list while Chien-Ming Wang (hamstring) will replace him on the active roster. May 22
	8	Craig Stammen
	9	Ryan Perry
	10	Chien-Ming Wang
	11	Cole Kimball D.L. Nationals placed RHP Cole Kimball on the 60-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury. Kimball underwent major shoulder surgery last July and is not expected to be ready for live action until right around the All-Star break this year. The 26-year-old right-hander will likely be stationed at Triple-A Syracuse once he returns to full health. Apr 3

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May 24

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Rick Ankiel (OF)	Johnny Estrada (C)	Sandy Leon (C)	Michael Morse (OF)	Stephen Strasburg (S)
Roger Bernadina (OF)	Jesus Flores (C)	Brad Lidge (R)	Xavier Nady (OF)	Julian Tavarez (R)
Sean Burnett (R)	Gio Gonzalez (S)	Steve Lombardozzi (3B)	Ryan Perry (R)	Chad Tracy (1B)
Tyler Clippard (R)	Tom Gorzelanny (R)	Carlos Maldonado (C)	Wilson Ramos (C)	Tyler Walker (R)
Dan Cortes (R)	Bryce Harper (OF)	Chris Marrero (1B)	Henry Rodriguez (R)	Chien-Ming Wang (S)
Mark DeRosa (OF)	Edwin Jackson (S)	Ryan Mattheus (R)	Ivan Rodriguez (C)	Jayson Werth (OF)
Ian Desmond (SS)	Cole Kimball (R)	Kevin Mench (OF)	Craig Stammen (R)	Ryan Zimmerman (3B)
Ross Detwiler (S)	Adam LaRoche (1B)	Tyler Moore (OF)	Drew Storen (R)	Jordan Zimmermann (S)
Danny Espinosa (2B)

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