
Infielder Anthony Rendon (above), the Nationals' top draft pick in 2011, will start the season in Double-A, but he could get called up at some point this season. Rendon's path to Washington is a little more clear than that of fellow infielder Zach Walters, who impressed the organization by hitting .297 during spring training. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals shortstop Zach Walters (60) throws to first base as the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Infielder Anthony Rendon (above), the Nationals' top draft pick in 2011, will start the season in Double-A, but he could get called up at some point this season. Rendon's path to Washington is a little more clear than that of fellow infielder Zach Walters, who impressed the organization by hitting .297 during spring training. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals shortstop Zach Walters (60) stands in the dugout the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals shortstop Zach Walters (60) hits as the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals shortstop Zach Walters (60) throws to first base as the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals shortstop Zach Walters (60) warms up before the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals shortstop Zach Walters (60) waits to batt as the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves during spring training at Champion Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals shortstop Zach Walters (60) fields a ball as the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves during spring training at Champion Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)