Nationals could bring Wilson Ramos back Friday

Despite feeling he's ready to return to the lineup Wednesday, Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos may not be activated from the disabled list until the team begins its road trip Friday, MLB.com reports.

"I know that he feels good and that he's played well, but we haven't made a decision on that one yet," manager Matt Williams said Tuesday. "We'll see how it goes. He'll go through a full workout today and we'll evaluate where he's at. I want to put my eyes on him, too. I know our whole staff does."

Ramos is working his way back from a left hamate bone fracture. With the Nationals set to play in an American League park Friday, Ramos could be eased back in as the team's designated hitter rather than subjected to catching.