Zimmerman went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman followed up Tuesday's homer with his second three-hit performance of the season. The veteran first baseman is slashing .333/.364/.571 through 15 games, and while the Nats won't have the DH available again until a series the second weekend in May against the Yankees, Josh Bell's struggles could open the door for Zimmerman to win more playing time.

Zimmerman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Getting the start at first base in an AL park, with Josh Bell shifting to DH, Zimmerman took advantage of the opportunity by slugging his third homer of the year, taking Joel Payamps deep in the seventh inning for the Nats' final runs of the night. The veteran first baseman is slashing a strong .297/.333/.568 through 14 games, and he'll likely be back in the lineup Wednesday against southpaw Steven Matz.

Zimmerman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 6-0 win at St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old started the scoring Wednesday during the third inning with his first home run of the season. Zimmerman should continue to operate as a reserve option at first base now that Josh Bell has returned from the COVID-19 injured list.

Zimmerman will start at first base and bat third Wednesday against the Cardinals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman opened the season as an everyday player at first base, but he's expected to fill more of a part-time role now that Josh Bell has returned from the COVID-19 injured list. Bell started the first two games of the series, but he'll get a rest Wednesday on getaway day, allowing Zimmerman to re-enter the lineup.

Zimmerman isn't in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman started Wednesday's matinee and went 2-for-4 with a double, one run and two strikeouts. Hernan Perez will take over at first base for the second game of the doubleheader, batting sixth.

Zimmerman will start at first base and bat cleanup in Tuesday's season opener against Atlanta, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coming out of spring training, Zimmerman had been expected to fill a short-side platoon role at first base, but he'll temporarily serve as an everyday player with Josh Bell among the nine players placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. Bell is expected to remain in quarantine for at least 7-to-10 days before gaining clearance to rejoin the Nationals, so Zimmerman's time atop the depth chart at first base could be short-lived. The 36-year-old was one of the team's standout performers this spring, batting .481 with six home runs in 27 at-bats in the Grapefruit League.

Zimmerman could be in the starting lineup Tuesday against Atlanta after Josh Bell was not on the field for the Nationals' workout Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eleven players in total are reported to be in quarantine for the Nats due to positive COVID-19 tests or being designated a close contact, and Bell's absence from the workout suggests he's probably in one of those groups. Zimmerman might have gotten the nod anyway against Atlanta starter Drew Smyly, as he figures to see most of his action this season against left-handers. If the veteran slugger does suit up, he could be a strong DFS option.

Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with two home runs and a strikeout in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Both blasts came off Jake Odorizzi, as Zimmerman took him yard in both the first and second innings. The veteran first baseman has been absolutely raking this spring, slashing .474/.524/1.368 with seven of his nine hits going for extra bases (two doubles and a team-leading five homers), but Josh Bell (.385/.457/.897) has been locked in as well, and without a regular DH in the National League this season, Zimmerman has no path to consistent at-bats right now.

Zimmerman launched his second home run of the spring in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He also added a double, and per Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports, both balls left his bat at more than 102 mph.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran first baseman opted out of last season, but the time off doesn't seem to have slowed down his bat any. Zimmerman will take on a bench role behind Josh Bell this season, getting spot starts at first base against some left-handed pitchers and joining the lineup for interleague contests, but he should still have fantasy value in deep NL-only leagues and daily formats.

Zimmerman signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Nationals on Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old opted out of the 2020 campaign but will continue his career with Washington in 2021. Zimmerman appeared in 52 games during 2019 and had a .257/.321/.415 slash line with six home runs and 27 RBI in 190 plate appearances. Josh Bell is poised to handle the bulk of the reps at first base, while Zimmerman serves as a reserve option against left-handed pitching and potentially works as the designated hitter, if the National League adopts the position again this season.