Kendrick (hamstring) could return from the injured list soon without going on a rehab assignment, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick has been battling a hamstring strain since early March, but he's felt good recently and may not need any more time off. He's eligible to return Thursday.

Kendrick (hamstring) is without a timetable to return, but general manager Mike Rizzo said he does not expect it to be a "really long-term" absence, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like it will be a matter of weeks, not days with Kendrick. Once healthy, he will assume a bench role for the big club.

Kendrick was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick has been sidelined for most of March due to a hamstring injury, so this was expected. The veteran utility man will stay back at extended spring training to open the season, where he'll complete his rehab before joining the Nationals. It remains to be seen when he'll be cleared to return. With Kendrick sidelined to begin the season, Wilmer Difo and Jake Noll will fill in around the diamond.

Kendrick (hamstring) will stay back at extended spring training to open the season, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports. "I trust it now but I know I'm not 100 percent. There's no point for me trying to be there for Opening Day when I know I can risk injuring myself again," the veteran said.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected, as Kendrick, who has been sidelined most of March with a hamstring injury, still hasn't received clearance for game action. It's still unclear how long the veteran utility man will be sidelined; he'll complete his rehab in Florida before joining the big club. In the meantime, look for Wilmer Difo to fill in around the diamond in Kendrick's absence.

Kendrick (hamstring) has yet to receive clearance for game action and appears set to open the season on the Nationals' injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals are unlikely to rule on Kendrick's status until they return north after the weekend, but the 35-year-old looks destined to stick around at extended spring training to pick up at-bats and make up for the time he's lost due to the left hamstring strain. On a more positive note, Kendrick has been able to resume full baseball activities this week, so any stint on the injured list to begin the campaign likely wouldn't be a lengthy one. Wilmer Difo should serve as the Nationals' top utility option for the duration of Kendrick's absence.

Kendrick (hamstring) ran the bases, took batting practice, and went through fielding drills Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Kendrick now able to complete a full range of baseball activities, he's set to take another step forward by playing in a minor-league game. The Nationals had planned on having Kendrick get some at-bats on the back fields Tuesday, but rainy weather cancelled those plans. He'll likely return to competitive action Wednesday and look to rejoin the big club's lineup by the end of the exhibition slate, which would help his chances of avoiding a trip to the injured list to begin the season.

Manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that he's hopeful Kendrick (hamstring) will be ready to get some at-bats in minor-league games next week, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals are holding out hope that Kendrick will avoid the injured list to begin the season, but the team won't rush the veteran utility man back from the hamstring strain he sustained March 5. Kendrick was cleared to resume light running this week and has been hitting in the cage, so a return to minor-league action would represent the next step forward in his recovery. Martinez noted that Kendrick would likely need to play the field in a big-league spring game before gaining clearance for Opening Day.

Kendrick (hamstring) has begun riding a bike and has done some very light jogging, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

His initial timetable was for him to get back in games around March 20, but that seems like a long shot, given where he's at in his progression. It is possible Kendrick will open the year on the injured list.

Kendrick (hamstring) will be sidelined for at least the next 10-to-12 days, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick underwent an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed he was dealing with a mild left hamstring strain, but that apparently won't expedite his return. Manager Dave Martinez also expressed his optimism on the veteran's status for Opening Day, but that now appears in some doubt. The Nationals final exhibition game is March 25, so if Kendrick plans to return to game action he'll have a small window to do so.

Kendrick underwent an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed his left hamstring strain was of the mild variety, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendrick isn't included in the Nationals' lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets and will likely be sidelined for at least a few more days, but manager Dave Martinez is confident the veteran will be ready to go for Opening Day. The 35-year-old is in line to fill a utility role for the Nationals and could be in store for a couple starts per week.