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Nationals option Matt Purke to Low-A
Matthew Purke - S - Washington Nationals
March 5, 2013 - 4:25 PM ET

Nationals optioned LHP Matt Purke to Low-A Hagerstown.

Purke is still recovering from August shoulder surgery and will continue his rehab over in minor league camp. A third-round pick in 2011, he is currently throwing two bullpen sessions per week at about 50 percent velocity.