Jerry Hairston Jr. (wrist) went 0-for-3 in his first minor league rehab game Friday with Double-A Harrisburg.

Hairston also played six innings in the field at shortstop. He's expected to play nine innings on Saturday and Sunday before being reevaluated. If all goes well this weekend, he could be back with the Nationals on Monday.

Jerry Hairston Jr. (wrist) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Harrisburg.

He's slated to play seven innings Friday and nine innings on Saturday and Sunday before being reevaluated. It's possible he could rejoin the Nationals as soon as next Monday against the Astros. The veteran utility man has been sidelined since the end of June with a fractured right wrist.

Jerry Hairston Jr. (wrist) is aiming to return from the 15-day disabled list on July 18.

Hairston was thrown on the DL at the beginning of July with a small fracture in his right wrist. He took dry swings and fielded ground balls Sunday without feeling any lingering pain or discomfort. The real test, however, will be batting practice.

Nationals placed INF-OF Jerry Hairston Jr. on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right wrist.

Hairston suffered a small break in his right hand when he was hit by a pitch Wednesday. He originally thought he could play through it, but team doctors but the kibosh on that. He's expected to miss 2-4 weeks with the injury.

Jerry Hairston Jr. will miss 2-4 weeks with a fractured right wrist.

Hairston suffered a small break in his right hand when he was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's game. He originally intended to play though the pain, but was likely to be available over the next few days.

Jerry Hairston Jr. revealed that he has a "little break" in his right hand as a result of a hit by pitch Wednesday, but he'll try to play through the injury.

He's obviously yet to test it out by swinging a bat, so his intentions might be a little optimistic at this point. For now consider him day-to-day, but don't be surprised if he winds up on the DL.

Jerry Hairston Jr. left Wednesday's game after being hit in the left wrist by a pitch.

Hairston looked to be in substantial pain, so it's possible he could have broken something. We should know more later Wednesday or Thursday. Ian Desmond took Hairston's spot in the lineup.

Jerry Hairston Jr. returned to action on Saturday June 11.

Jerry Hairston Jr. (back) is not in Friday's lineup against the Padres.

Hairston hasn't played since leaving Tuesday's game with lower back spasms. Consider him day-to-day right now. Alex Cora will make the start at third base Friday and bat eighth against right-hander Mat Latos.

Updating a previous item, Jerry Hairston Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Giants with lower back spasms.

Hairston said that his back locked up on him before the game. He was eventually forced to leave after drawing a walk in the fifth inning. He won't play Wednesday, but should be back in the next couple of days.

Jerry Hairston left Tuesday's game against the Giants in the fifth inning with an apparent foot injury.

Hairston appeared to foul a ball off his foot before drawing a walk. He was replaced on the basepaths by Brian Bixler. We'll pass along an update on his status as soon as it is made available by the team.

Jerry Hairston Jr. was ejected from Friday's game against the Padres in the seventh inning.

Hairston was apparently upset that time wasn't granted by home plate umpire Ed Hickox before he flew out to center field. He went 0-for-3 before getting tossed.

Jerry Hairston Jr. is expected to see the majority of starts at third base while Ryan Zimmerman (abdominal surgery) is sidelined.

Alex Cora will also see some time at the hot corner, and Brian Bixler could also be mixed in. Hairston is batting just .208/.311/.283 with one home run this season but is worth attention in deeper NL-only leagues.

Jerry Hairston Jr. is starting at third base for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

He'll bat eighth against Joe Blanton. Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said that with Ryan Zimmerman out of the lineup, Hairston, Alex Cora and Mike Morse will all likely play some third base.

Nationals signed INF-OF Jerry Hairston Jr. to a one-year, $2 million contract.

He could reportedly earn another $1 million in performance-based incentives. Hairston, who turns 35 in May, batted 244/.299/.353 with 10 home runs and 50 RBI over 119 games in a utility role with the Padres last season. He should be an upgrade over Willie Harris and a reliable backup for Ian Desmond and Danny Espinosa in the middle infield.

Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that Jerry Hairston Jr. has agreed to terms with the Nationals.

Hairston has already passed a physical. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, he has agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with another $1 million in potential incentives. Hairston, who turns 35 in May, batted .244/.299/.353 with 10 home runs and 50 RBI with the Padres last season before he went on the disabled list with a fractured tibia in September. He should be a useful utility player for the Nats.

According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, the Nationals believe that Jerry Haiston Jr.'s current asking price is too high.

The Nats are targeting veteran infielder Alex Cora instead and may be trying to get him to agree to a minor league contract. Hairston Jr. probably wants something with a little more in guaranteed salary. He batted .244/.299/.353 with 10 home runs and 50 RBI for the Padres last season. The Friars had interest in re-signing him, but not after striking a deal with Orlando Hudson.

The Nationals "are considering" free agent infielder Jerry Hairston Jr., according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com.

The Nats have not been able to find a middle ground with Willie Harris, who is expected to sign with another major league club in the next week or two. Hairston, who turns 35 next May, posted a .244/.299/.353 batting line, 10 home runs and 50 RBI for the Padres last season before a fractured right tibia put him on the disabled list for good in September. He would be a fine utilityman on any team and would fit nicely on the Nationals' depth chart.

With the acquisitions of Jason Bartlett and Orlando Hudson, the Padres are now unlikely to bring back Jerry Hairston Jr.

The Pads wouldn't mind having him back as an insurance policy, but they've already spent all of their allotted money for the middle infield. Everth Cabrera and Eric Patterson are cheaper options for utility roles. Hairston should have no problem catching on as a utility player somewhere.

Dan Hayes of the North County Times received confirmation that the Padres are still interested in re-signing Jerry Hairston Jr.

The Padres are still trying to settle on a shortstop and second baseman, so Hairston would be a good insurance policy for either position. Meanwhile, a source tells Hayes that 4-5 teams are after Hairston and that the race is "heating up." Hairston, who turns 35 next May, batted .244/.299/.353 with 10 home runs and 50 RBI with the Padres this past season before he was shut down in September due to a fractured right tibia.