ImpactHernandez is 1-for-19 in his past seven games and will head to the bench for the third time in the past four contests. Andrew Stevenson will start in left field Sunday for Washington.
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Yadiel Hernandez - Not starting SundayHernandez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Travis Blankenhorn - Sent to Triple-ABlankenhorn was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
ImpactBlankenhorn was promoted from Triple-A on Saturday and effectively served as the 29th man for the doubleheader, though he didn't appear in either contest. The 25-year-old has appeared in 23 games for the Mets this season and has a .174/.208/.391 slash line in 24 plate appearances.
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Josh Rogers - Remains in big leaguesRogers will remain with the Nationals after serving as the 29th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 27-year-old was technically optioned back to Triple-A Rochester after the completion of the twin bill, but he's been added back to the major-league roster with Gerardo Parra (knee) heading to the injured list. Rogers started Game 2 of the doubleheader and picked up the win after allowing three runs on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts across 5.2 innings. He's unlikely to remain in the rotation but should be in the mix to pitch should Washington require a spot starter.
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Gerardo Parra - Lands on injured listParra was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right knee inflammation, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
ImpactParra underwent surgery on the same knee late last year and has recently been experiencing discomfort, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. Josh Rogers, who was recalled from Triple-A Rochester for Saturday's doubleheader and started Game 2, will remain with the big-league club and take Parra's roster spot.
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Keibert Ruiz - Sitting with sore kneeRuiz won't start Sunday's game against the Mets due to knee soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
ImpactRuiz was scheduled to catch for Josiah Gray on Sunday, but the rookie backstop will remain on the bench after fouling a ball off his knee Saturday. Ruiz should be considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated Monday, and Riley Adams will work behind the plate in his place.
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What's up with Andrew Stevenson's mullet?Andrew Stevenson, a reserve outfielder for the Nationals, opted for an unexpected hairstyle after growing out his locks during quarantine.
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James McCann - Not in Sunday's lineupMcCann is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
ImpactMcCann was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Game 2 of the doubleheader, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's contest. Patrick Mazeika will catch for Taijuan Walker and bat eighth.
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