INF Emmanuel Burrisss, who was in spring training with the Nationals, was one of several minor-leaguers who was suspended 50 games Tuesday by Major League Baseball for violating the drug policy. The Washington, D.C., native, who has played in the majors with the Nationals, Phillies and Giants, was on the roster of Triple-A Syracuse this week.

INF Emmanuel Burriss, a former Nationals infielder, graduated from Wilson High in northwest Washington. He was the first graduate of a D.C. public school to make the majors in more than 30 years.

INF/OF Emmanuel Burriss was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday afternoon and started at second base in place of injured Cesar Hernandez. Burriss was 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout.

IF/OF Emmanuel Burriss, who started at second base and batted eighth, was recalled Friday from Triple-A Lehigh Valley while INF Taylor Featherston was optioned. Burriss is batting .121 in 27 games this season.

RF Gregory Polanco (left foot) missed his second straight start.

INF Emmanuel Burriss was designated for assignment on Wednesday. He hit just .121 in 27 games with the Phillies, but manager Pete Mackanin said he was one of the hardest guys he ever had to send out. "Outstanding teammate, just a great guy. Always upbeat," Mackanin said. "Pulled for everybody. Knew his role and accepted it. I just hated to see him go, but had to do it."

INF Emmanuel Burriss is a native of Washington, D.C. and a former Nationals infielder who now plays for Philadelphia. He played in five games last year for Washington and spent most of the season with Triple-A Syracuse. He has not played in the first two games of the series.

INF Emmanuel Burriss led off Friday night and played second base. Burriss was the team's third different leadoff hitter in 11 games. The veteran went 0-for-4 at the plate.

Burriss was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

With both Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth coming off the DL on Tuesday, the Nats sent Burriss and Matt den Dekker to Triple-A to clear room on the roster. Burriss has played in only five games for the Nats this season, going 2-for-3 with a pair of walks.

Burriss was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, the Nationals' official website reports.

With Anthony Rendon (quad) placed on the disabled list, Burriss will provide depth in the infield and some speed off the bench. Burriss doesn't figure to get regular at-bats, as Danny Espinosa will replace Rendon at second base.

Burriss signed a minor league contract with the Nationals on Monday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Burriss spent all of the 2014 season at Triple-A Syracuse, and put up some impressive numbers including career-bests in average (.300), on-base percentage (.377), slugging percentage (.412) and home runs (six). Add to that 22 stolen bases, and the 29-year-old had an excellent season that turned into another contract with the Nationals including an invite to spring training.

Nationals sign INF Emmanuel Burriss to a minor league contract.

The 28-year-old spent the entire 2013 campaign at Triple-A Louisville where he struggled to a .241/.294/.266 line with one homer 24 RBI and 17 stolen bases. Better known for his defensive prowess than his hitting ability, he'll function as additional depth in the minor leagues for the Nationals.

Reds sign INF Emmanuel Burriss to a minor league contract.

He seems likely to be invited to spring training. Burriss batted just .213/.270/.221 in 60 games for the Giants in 2012.

Emmanuel Burriss has elected free agency.

Burriss batted just .213/.270/.221 in 60 games for the Giants last season and declined a minor league assignment. He shouldn't have a problem securing a spring training invite on the open market.

Giants sent INF Emmanuel Burriss outright to Triple-A Fresno.

He'll have the option of electing free agency. Burriss batted only .213/.270/.221 in 60 games for the Giants this season.

Giants sent INF Emmanuel Burriss outright to Triple-A Fresno.

Burriss was designated for assignment last week and passed through waivers without drawing much interest from other teams. The 27-year-old infielder will now join the Fresno Grizzlies' roster and continue serving as organizational infield depth for the Giants.

Giants designated INF Emmanuel Burriss from assignment.

It's largely a procedural move, as the Giants needed a spot on the 40-man roster for Marco Scutaro. There's a chance he'll be claimed off waivers, but, either way, he should get another shot in the majors this season.

Emmanuel Burriss was pulled from Wednesday's Cactus League game after feeling right leg discomfort.

Burriss told reporters that the issue is minor, and that he simply didn't want to push it. He entered Wednesday's game with a stunning .429/.474/.629 spring batting line.

Emmanuel Burriss is having an incredible spring at the plate, posting a .441/.486/.647 batting line through 24 at-bats.

But this too shall pass. Burriss has a career .592 OPS in 584 major league at-bats. His speed and defensive abilities could serve him well this year, but won't be very much help to fantasy owners.

Giants and INF Emmanuel Burriss avoided arbitration by agreeing on a one-year contract.

Terms aren't yet available. Burriss, who turns 27 in January, was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason as a Super Two player. He batted just .204/.253/.212 with zero homers, four RBI, 11 stolen bases and a .465 OPS over 152 plate appearances this past season at the major-league level.