He was basically getting paid to do nothing anyway so nothing changes. I like Lopez and Belliard out there anyways.Cristian Guzman underwent season-ending surgery Monday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.
He wasn't hurt enough to leave the game Sunday, but now he's done for the year. The Nationals will likely go with Felipe Lopez at short the rest of the way. Ronnie Belliard will play second base, but he remains a candidate to be traded and the Nats may look to bring someone younger in. D'Angelo Jimenez is expected to take over as the top backup.