Jordan Zimmermann is making his first start since Sept. 20 after being struck on the back of his right shoulder in Miami. The Nationals want to make sure Zimmermann is OK as the team prepares for the playoffs. Zimmermann is 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA in four starts in September and is 7-0 with a 2.06 ERA in his last 10 starts. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon LF Ryan Zimmerman 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond RF Bryce Harper C Wilson Ramos 2B Asdrubal Cabrera RHP Jordan Zimmermann