Zimmerman (foot) was activated off the 10-day injured list Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman has been out since late April due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot and has been playing in rehab games at Double-A Harrisburg over the past week. The 34-year-old struggled while playing through the injury with a .213/.302/.373 slash line in 22 games prior to landing on the IL. Zimmerman potentially faces a short leash if he continues to struggle, with Matt Adams and Howie Kendrick both performing well this season.

Zimmerman (foot) played nine innings for Double-A Harrisburg on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports

EDGE Analysis

The veteran first baseman has gone just 3-for-16 in five rehab games for Harrisburg without an extra-base hit, but he seems ready to handle a regular workload once he rejoins the Nats. Zimmerman remains on track to be activated for this weekend's series against the Tigers.

The Nationals haven't outlined a timeline for Zimmerman's (foot) activation from the 10-day injured list, but he's expected to be reinstated prior to the team's weekend series in Detroit, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

ZImmerman is scheduled to appear in the third game of his rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Monday, after which the Nationals may provide more clarity on his next step. Given that the first baseman is only scheduled to play seven innings Monday and manager Dave Martinez previously noted that Zimmerman will need to play a full nine-inning game before returning from the IL, the 34-year-old will likely stick around in Harrisburg for another day or two. Since the Nationals will be playing in an American League park during the upcoming week, Martinez will have the luxury of easing Zimmerman back as the club's designated hitter after a prolonged bout with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

Zimmerman (foot) will start at first base and bat cleanup Saturday for Double-A Harrisburg in the second game of his rehab assignment, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman began his rehab assignment Friday and went 0-for-1 with a walk in his first competitive action since April 27. According to Kerr, Zimmerman experienced no setbacks coming out of the contest and will play for the second consecutive day, this time for seven innings. Due to the length of his absence, expect Zimmerman to stick around in the minors for at least a few more games beyond Saturday before the Nationals entertain bringing him back from the 10-day injured list.

Zimmerman (foot) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Zimmerman is set to get some minor-league at-bats after running the bases without issue. He's been on the shelf since the end of April due to plantar fasciitis, so he's in line for a lengthy rehab stint before coming off the injured list.

Manager Dave Martinez said Zimmerman (foot) will "hopefully" begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman has been out of action since the end of April with plantar fasciitis, but he recently ran the bases with no issues and appears to be nearing a return to game action. He'll likely need to play in a handful of rehab games before being cleared to rejoin the Nationals.

Zimmerman (foot) ran the bases Tuesday and will do so again Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Plantar fasciitis has kept Zimerman out of action since late April. He seems to be approaching a rehab assignment, though the Nationals haven't yet given a target date for one to begin.

Zimmerman (foot) could embark on a rehab assignment next week, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

He ran on a treadmill Thursday, and if the rest of his rehab goes well this week, a rehab assignment will be the next step. Matt Adams (oblique) is day-to-day, so Gerardo Parra and Howie Kendrick have been filling in at first base.

Zimmerman (foot) has resumed baseball activities, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Plantar fasciitis has kept Zimmerman out of action since late April. He missed seven weeks with the same issue back in 2015 and has already missed over five weeks this time around despite originally saying the issue was less serious than before. He doesn't have a clear timeline for his return to action, but he's expected to travel with the Nationals for their upcoming road trip, which begins Thursday.

Zimmerman (foot) will focus on his rehab rather than travel with the team on their upcoming road trip, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmerman is preparing to restart his running program in the near future, beginning with an Alter-G treadmill to lessen the impact on his foot. Given that he won't travel with the team, Zimmerman is unlikely to return until at least June 4, when the Nationals return home to face the White Sox.