Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws during the first inning against the New York Mets in a spring training game at Tradition Field.

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) makes a play to force out New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada (not pictured) in the third inning during a spring training game at Tradition Field.

Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34) connects for a base hit in the first inning during a spring training game against the New York Mets at Tradition Field.

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) practices his bunting during spring training at Space Coast Stadium.

A general view of Tradition Field before a spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets.

Washington Nationals first baseman Chris Marrero (14) connects for an RBI double in the second inning during a spring training game against the New York Mets at Tradition Field.

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5) warms up with the team during spring training at Space Coast Stadium.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Yunesky Maya (31) throws during spring training at Space Coast Stadium.

A general view of equipment bags and shoes during the Washington Nationals spring training camp at Space Coast Stadium.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (center) works out during spring training at Space Coast Stadium.

Washington Nationals catcher Chris Snyder (7) takes the field before a spring training game against New York Mets at Tradition Field.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) covers first during spring training at Space Coast Stadium.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) practices his bunting during spring training at Space Coast Stadium.

A general view of a basket of baseballs at the Washington Nationals spring training camp at Space Coast Stadium.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (left) talks with catcher Chris Snyder (right) during a spring training game against the New York Mets at Tradition Field.

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (right) watches starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (left) throw during spring training at Space Coast Stadium.

A general view as players huddle during the Washington Nationals spring training camp at Space Coast Stadium.