Murphy (knee) "seems unlikely" to be ready for Opening Day, according to Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post.

EDGE Analysis

The team has not made any declarations regarding Murphy's Opening Day status, but this is a logical inference, seeing as Murphy just recently began hitting off a tee and hitting side toss. He is still wearing a brace on his knee after undergoing microfracture surgery in October, and the start of the season is now just three weeks away. If Murphy is not ready, it would give Howie Kendrick a chance to play close to every day at second base to begin the year.

Murphy (knee) is hitting off a tee Monday, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy underwent surgery in October to repair the articular cartilage in his right knee. He had previously been limited this spring to playing catch and fielding grounders on his knees, so hearing that he's able to swing a bat is positive news. He has a chance to be ready for Opening Day but will need to continue making progress and get into a few spring games for that to look like a likely scenario.

Murphy (knee) is participating in limited baseball activities and did not take part in the Nationals position players first full-squad workouts Tuesday, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's limited activities included fielding grounders from his knees, playing light catch and running on a treadmill with limited weight-bearing on his knee. The 32-year-old had the articular cartilage in his right knee surgically repaired in October and appears to still have significant work to do in his recovery. Opening Day remains the target for both Murphy and the Nationals, and the second baseman's progress over the coming weeks should provide additional clarity on his return.

Manager Dave Martinez said that Murphy (knee) is "right on track" with his rehab and should be fully healthy by Opening Day, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is coming off a surgical procedure to repair the articular cartilage in his right knee, which he underwent in October following the NLDS defeat at the hands of the Cubs. Martinez did not provide any specifics as to Murphy's recovery, but position players are slated to report at the beginning of next week, so more should be known at that time.

Manager Dave Martinez said Murphy (knee) is "on schedule" in his rehab but didn't know if he'd be ready for spring training, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy underwent surgery to repair the articular cartilage in his right knee back in October. While the Nationals remain optimistic about his progress, the team still won't say whether he'll be ready to go for the start of the season. Things should clear up as spring approaches. Wilmer Difo would likely fill in at the keystone if Murphy is forced to miss any action, assuming the team looks internally for a potential replacement.

General manager Mike Rizzo said that the team is "optimistic" that Murphy (knee) will be ready for Opening Day, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy underwent surgery to repair the articular cartilage a couple weeks ago after playing the tail-end of the 2017 season with an ailing right knee. Although the Nationals are becoming more hopeful regarding Murphy's timetable, it's still very early in the process and the second baseman has a long recovery ahead.

There is a decent chance that Murphy (knee) won't be ready for the start of the 2018 season, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

He underwent surgery Friday to repair the articular cartilage in his right knee. The procedure is serious enough that he may end up missing time next season. We may get more updates during the offseason, but things should really come into focus during spring training. Wilmer Difo is the obvious internal option to get starts at second base if Murphy is not ready for Opening Day.

Murphy underwent successful knee surgery to repair the articular cartilage in his right knee, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals stated that Murphy will begin rehab immediately, but the only sort of timetable mentioned was that the rehab "will progress throughout the offseason." Regarding the surgery, Dr. Timothy Kremcheck performed the procedure, which entailed debridement and microfracture of the knee. There will likely be updates of Murphy's status as the offseason moves along.

Murphy is in the lineup against the Phillies on Wednesday, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has been out of the lineup for the past two days while resting and recovering from a sore hamstring, but will be back at second base and hitting out of the three-hole for Wednesday's affair. Since the Nationals are playing every day until Sunday, it wouldn't be surprising if manager Dusty Baker elects to give Murphy another day or two off in order to be as healthy as possible for the divisional round of the playoffs next week.

Murphy is not in the lineup Tuesday for the second straight day, according to Jamal Collier of MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy began experiencing hamstring soreness last week just like he did late last year, so manager Dusty Baker has been cautious with his usage since in an effort to prevent the setback from getting any worse. Howie Kendrick will man the keystone for the Nationals on Tuesday night.