2:39 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) shut down his rehab work and won't return this season, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

9:56 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) joined the Nationals' taxi squad during the team's recently completed road trip and continues to make progress in his rehab, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. "We're going to be careful with him," Martinez said of . "He's had these hamstring issues before. We've talked about this: We don't want him to blow out now. But we told him as soon as [he's] ready and we deem that [he] can play, we'll activate him and see if we can get him back this week."

12:04 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) Nationals placed Kendrick on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain, Jesse Dougherty of Washington Post reports.

3:29 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) will sit Tuesday against Tampa Bay.

4:10 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) isn't in Monday's lineup against the Rays.

2:17 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Phillies.

9:36 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-2 win over the Red Sox.

2:52 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Phillies.

7:54 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against Miami.

1:12 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) is starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

2:07 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.

10:54 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) could rejoin the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

3:39 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) is not starting Wednesday against the Braves.

3:07 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (knee) isn't starting Tuesday against Atlanta.

4:17 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) is feeling better and is available as a pinch hitter Monday against Atlanta, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

3:38 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) remains on the bench for the third straight game Monday against Atlanta.

5:06 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is dealing with hamstring tightness that has kept him sidelined over the past two games, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

12:07 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.

5:12 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is not in the lineup for the Nationals on Saturday against the Orioles.

6:59 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mets.

10:43 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

11:51 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Mets.

3:25 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (back) will bat third and play first base Tuesday against the Mets.

3:40 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (back) felt good when taking at-bats Sunday and should be ready when the Nationals return to game action this week, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

2:04 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (back) could take some swings in practice Sunday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

12:57 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (back) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.

10:42 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) manager Dave Martinez called Kendrick day-to-day after the veteran went unused Wednesday in the team's 4-0 win over the Blue Jays in 10 innings, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

3:13 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Blue Jays with upper-back stiffness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

10:49 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

9:59 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) launched a two-run home run off Alex Cobb in the fourth inning and added an RBI double in the seventh during Monday's exhibition game against the Orioles.

5:10 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (undisclosed) reported to Nationals camp Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

11:13 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (undisclosed) has yet to be cleared for workouts, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

9:21 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) could be the Nationals' primary designated hitter this season, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

3:41 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) has gone 3-for-10 with a walk and an RBI through his first five Grapefruit League games entering play Tuesday.

10:06 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) will remain with the Nationals on a one-year, $6.25 million deal, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

3:16 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Game 3 of the World Series against the Astros on Friday.

10:39 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is expected to slot in as the designated hitter for the first two games of the World Series against the Astros, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

5:20 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) remains on the bench for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Philadelphia.

10:31 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is not in the lineup for the afternoon portion of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

9:06 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 3-for-4 with a walk, a triple, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Cardinals.

5:28 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in the Nationals' 7-0 win over the Braves on Sunday afternoon.

6:34 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in a 7-2 win over the Cubs Saturday.

10:55 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

6:39 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 15-14 extra-innings loss to the Brewers.

2:42 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) Nationals reinstated Kendrick (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

3:30 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to Aug. 1, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

4:26 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) was scratched from the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks due to leg cramps and remains out Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

10:58 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta.

9:08 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) got the start at DH during Wednesday's loss to the Orioles and went 0-for-4.

9:48 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

12:01 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Braves.

2:23 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

10:51 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's rout of the Diamondbacks.

10:09 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, three runs scored and an RBI in Monday's rout of the White Sox.

4:13 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

10:23 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, twp runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.

9:50 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

11:10 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and four RBI in Wednesday's rout of Atlanta.

11:10 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over Atlanta.

8:11 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Marlins.

3:46 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

9:16 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs.

4:32 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

2:55 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (neck) is starting at first base and hitting fifth Wednesday against the Mets.

3:01 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (neck) isn't in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Mets.

3:37 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to a stiff neck, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

12:00 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

11:37 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's loss to the Brewers.

1:26 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

2:42 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is not starting Tuesday against St. Louis.

12:02 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

11:48 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Pirates.

10:18 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) will start at second base and bat second Sunday against the Pirates.

7:29 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 1-for-2, hitting a go-ahead solo homer in a 3-2 victory against the Pirates on Saturday.

11:35 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) will start at second base and bat second in Sunday's series finale against the Mets.

10:27 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) Nationals activated Kendrick (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of Washington Post reports.

4:50 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) could return from the injured list soon without going on a rehab assignment, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

1:57 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (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.

6:27 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

12:17 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (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.

11:13 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (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.

2:24 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) ran the bases, took batting practice and went through fielding drills Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

4:58 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) 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.

10:33 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) has begun riding a bike and has done some very light jogging, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

11:10 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) will be sidelined for at least the next 10-to-12 days, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

11:11 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) underwent an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed his left hamstring strain was of the mild variety, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

8:27 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Thursday's spring game against the Mets.

2:53 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) exited Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with a left hamstring strain, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

2:03 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) exited Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with an apparent leg injury, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

2:15 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) will start at second base Saturday against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

12:12 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (Achilles) will be eased into running this spring, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

12:47 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (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.

2:28 PM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup against the Diamondbacks on Friday, The Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

9:02 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

8:37 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) will start at second base and bat cleanup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

9:34 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) is not in the lineup against San Francisco on Wednesday.

6:00 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a double in Tuesday's loss to the Giants.

5:04 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's win over the Mets.

7:00 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Rockies.

6:17 AM - Howie Kendrick (Wsh) (leg) will play second base and bat sixth against the Braves on Wednesday.