The Nationals activated Fick from the disabled list Friday. Fick went 4-for-15 with two RBIs and two walks during a four-game rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg. He started twice at catcher and was used one game apiece as the first baseman and the designated hitter. Fick went on the DL on Aug. 1 with separated cartilage in his left rib cage.
(Updated 8/26/2006)

Analysis: Fick is hitting .244 with two homers and six RBIs in 37 games.