Murphy hits off tee, Opening Day status unclear
(MLB.com Washington Nationals)

Time has started to become a factor in whether Daniel Murphy will be ready to begin the season on time, but he has started to make some positive strides. Murphy has started hitting off a tee and playing soft toss, manager Dave Martinez said Monday, an encouraging development for the Nationals as the All-Star second baseman recovers from microfracture surgery on his right knee he underwent this past winter.