Sat 7/16/11 7:38 PM

Ivan Rodriguez was shut down from swinging after feeling tightness in his right oblique. It now looks like a severe longshot that Rodriguez will be able return when he's eligible later this week. The 39-year old veteran has a 2,842 career hits but may struggle to reach 3,000 if his health doesn't cooperate. Wilson Ramos will continue drawing starts for the Nationals.