
Michael Morse hit 31 home runs with 95 RBI while batting .303 for the Nationals last season. He's missed the entire 2012 season with a torn right lat muscle, however. (Associated Press)

Michael Morse, who hit .303 with 31 home runs and 95 RBI in 2011, hasn't taken a swing this year while recovering from a strained right lat. (Associated Press)

Michael Morse batted .303 with 31 home runs and 95 RBI for the Nationals in 2011, mostly as the first baseman. This year, he's slotted for left field. (Associated Press)

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Morse has been sidelined since March 6 with a strained lat, but he should return to resume baseball activities on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

**FILE** Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Morse sits on the bench moments before the start of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2012, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Morse was scratched off the starting line up because he felt discomfort in his back while warming up. The Nationals won 5-2. (Associated Press)

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34), left, Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11), second from left, Washington Nationals left fielder Jason Michaels (12), third from left, and Washington Nationals third baseman Mark Teahen (30), right, watch as Washington Nationals first baseman Michael Morse (38), second from right, takes batting practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse had a career year last season, hitting .303 with 31 homeruns, 95 RBI and a .360 on-base percentage. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Courtesy of Topps, here's the image that will appear on Michael Morse's trading card for the 2012 season.

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman and Michael Morse will be at the forefront of the Nationals' attack next year. Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)