Pinch-hitter Chad Tracy homered off Huston Street in the top of the 10th inning to lead the Nationals to a 6-5 win over the Padres on Friday. Incredibly, it was the first RBI for a Nationals pinch-hitter in 42 games this season. It was also the sixth homer surrendered by Street in 17 1/3 innings, tripling his total from his 39 innings pitched last year.

Chad Tracy has been scratched from the next two Grapefruit League games due to a bruised triceps. Tracy suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch Sunday. "If this was the regular season, I'd be back in there today," he said. "But no sense pushing it right now."

Chad Tracy told reporters Saturday that he's fully recovered from offseason knee surgery. Tracy is three months removed from the arthroscopic procedure and expects to be medically cleared for spring training. He signed a one-year, $1 million extension in August and should return as a useful pinch-hitter for the Nationals after batting .269/.343/.441 with three home runs, 14 RBI and a .784 OPS in 105 plate appearances.

Chad Tracy underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday. Tracy should be fine for spring training. The 32-year-old was a useful pinch-hitter in limited duty this season, batting .269/.343/.441 with three home runs, 14 RBI and a .784 OPS in 105 plate appearances. He signed a one-year extension with the Nationals in August.

Chad Tracy (groin) was scratched from his rehab appearance Saturday at High-A Potomac. Tracy experienced a minor setback and could return to the lineup Sunday. The 32-year-old has been out since late May with a torn right abductor muscle.

Chad Tracy (groin) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with High-A Potomac. Tracy will serve as the designated hitter and bat second. The veteran infielder has been sidelined since late May follow surgery to repair a right abductor muscle.

Chad Tracy (groin) is recovering ahead of schedule and should be back shortly after the All-Star break. Tracy has been out since late May with a torn right abductor muscle that requires surgery. He was batting .265/.327/.510 with three homers over 55 plate appearances before the injury.

Nationals placed INF Chad Tracy on the 15-day disabled list with a groin injury. Tracy was hoping to remain active but couldn't get over the soreness in his groin and will likely be out for three weeks. He's batting .265/.327/.510 so far this year.

Chad Tracy (groin) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday. Tracy's injury was initially reported as a breaking up of scar tissue, but it sounds like he's dealing with something more significant. The Nationals are expected decide Tuesday whether to place him on the disabled list.

Chad Tracy (groin) will decide Monday whether to place Chad Tracy on the disabled list. Tracy is still sore from a groin injury that he suffered Saturday. We'll update his status when more is known.