VIERA, Fla. -- The Washington Nationals purchased the
contracts of infielder Ronnie Belliard and utility player Robert
Fick from the minor leagues, adding them to their 40-man roster.
The Nationals optioned left-hander Billy Traber to Columbus on
Thursday, and sent outfielder Michael Restovich and infielder
Bernie Castro outright to their Triple-A farm team. The Nationals
also reassigned right-hander Josh Hall to minor league camp.