Kendrick (Achilles) said Sunday that he has resumed running and anticipates that he'll be available for the start of spring training, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Kendrick's rehab from surgery last May to repair a ruptured right Achilles' tendon has gone according to plan thus far, the 35-year-old acknowledged that he still has several hurdles to clear before spring arrives. The Nationals re-signed Kendrick last winter on a two-year deal with the expectation that he would serve a utility man, so the club likely envisions him filling a similar role in 2019 if he returns to full health. Washington doesn't have many appealing in-house options at second base at present, so the team could look to address the position via trade or free agency if it's unwilling to proceed with either Kendrick or Wilmer DIfo as its top option.