Apr 16, 2008 6:49 PM EST

The Nationals are hoping that pitcher Shawn Hill will make his season debut for the team on Saturday, according to the Washington Post.

"We'll make sure the week goes well and make a decision at the end of the week," Manager Jim Bowden said. "But tentatively, I think that's what we're looking at."

Hill has been battling soreness in his forearm since spring training but made a successful Triple-A start on Sunday.

Via The Washington Post