Murphy (knee) went through a run-heavy workout before Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The workout included some sprints to first base, and Kolko indicates it's the best the media has seen from Murphy in his recovery. The veteran second baseman was still experiencing pain in his knee when running at the start of May, and it remains unclear when exactly the 33-year-old will be ready to return.

Murphy still feels pain in his right knee when he runs, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy stated that he "wanted to be playing yesterday," but lingering knee soreness continues to keep him sidelined. The Nationals are understandably taking the cautious route with his return and currently have no timetable for his return. Things should clear up once he's able to run pain-free.

Murphy didn't incur any setbacks while rehabbing from knee surgery, rather the Nationals have remained cautious to keep him from aggravating his injury, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy underwent surgery to repair articular cartilage in his knee in October of 2017. The initial estimate had been that he would need at least six months to rehab following the procedure. However, due to optimism surrounding the progress he'd made early on, there was speculation that he'd be ready to return earlier than planned. Murphy recently rejoined the team, and although there aren't any immediate plans to lift him from the disabled list, a timeframe is expected to take shape soon after the medical staff evaluates his knee.

Murphy (knee) is currently with the team but is not expected to be activated from the disabled list immediately, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per reports, Murphy is simply with the team in order to get examined by the team's medical staff. He's expected to also continue ramping up his activity in Washington now that the weather is better, though a better timetable for his return should become apparent once the medical staff reveals the results of their re-examination.

Murphy (knee) logged five at-bats and took 35 groundballs in game at extended spring training Tuesday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It doesn't seem like Murphy is able to play the field quite yet, but the fact that he's fielding groundballs makes it seem as if a return to the field is close. The veteran still seems to be a bit away from full game action, so his return timetable should become clearer as he progresses further.

Murphy (knee) will begin playing in extended spring training games Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's advancement to participating in extended spring training games is certainly a positive sign, but manager Davey Martinez cautioned Sunday that the team won't rush his rehab and that he needs go through his own spring training regimen. It sounds like Murphy is still a week or more away from returning to the field, though more updates on his condition should become available as he jumps into his extended spring training action.

Manager Davey Martinez said that Murphy (knee) could begin playing in extended spring training contests in "a week or so," Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy continues to ease his way back from October knee surgery, though it appears that he's still a couple weeks away from competing at the major-league level. The club wants Murphy to partake in more intense baserunning and agility drills before sending him south to extended spring training.

Murphy (knee) is approximately a week away from being sent on a rehab assignment, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before sending Murphy on a rehab assignment, the team wants the 33-year-old to practice running the bases and participate in more strenuous drills to ensure his knee is healthy. A specific date for Murphy's eventual activation from the DL should become available once he begins his rehab assignment.

Murphy (knee) participated in batting practice Sunday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite consistently being able to participate in baseball activities, it's unclear when the Nationals are aiming to take Murphy off the disabled list. Until Murphy is back in full health, Howie Kendrick and Wilmer Difo will continue sharing time at second base.

Murphy (knee) participated in running drills in the outfield prior to Saturday's game, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy remains without a timetable, though he's continued to gradually ramp up activities over the past few weeks. The second baseman began running in the outfield earlier this week and has been able to partake in fielding drills since late March. Expect a return date to come into focus sometime in the coming days.