Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The Pirates won 4-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) PHILADELPHIA -- Ryan Zimmerman was a late scratch Tuesday night, due to what the Nationals' termed a "manager's decision." The third baseman appeared to be fine in the clubhouse pre-game but roughly 35 minutes before gametime, it was announced that the team had a lineup change. Chad Tracy will play third base and bat third in Zimmerman's place.A Nationals spokesman said that Zimmerman could be able to pinch hit but he would not start against Roy Halladay and the Phillies. Zimmerman missed 13 games earlier this season with inflammation in ... Continue reading →