WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS

Luis García - Named everyday shortstop Manager Dave Martinez committed to Garcia as the Nationals' primary shortstop Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Garcia has performed well as an everyday player for Washington while filling in for Alcides Escobar (hamstring), and Martinez confirmed Wednesday that Escobar will be used as a utility man upon his return while Garcia remains in an everyday role at shortstop. Garcia is slashing .353/.358/.471 with a homer, three doubles, eight RBI and five runs with the major-league club this year.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rogers - Prepping for bulk-relief role Manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Rogers (shoulder) will report to the Nationals' spring training facility in Florida later this week to continue his rehab program, Jessica...

Impact Rogers has been cleared to resume throwing after landing on the 15-day injured list June 3 with a left shoulder impingement. Martinez noted that he envisions the southpaw filling a bulk-relief role upon his return from the IL, so Rogers is expected to get stretched out to around 60 pitches during his rehab program and minor-league rehab assignment.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aníbal Sánchez - Building up through side sessions Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Sanchez (neck) upped his pitch count to 50 during his most recent bullpen session, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post report...

Impact Sanchez is finally making some meaningful progress in his recovery from a cervical neck impingement that first cropped up in early April and kept him from throwing for a month. He's scheduled to report to the Nationals' spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. in the coming days to continue throwing more bullpen sessions and simulated games. After that, Sanchez will likely begin a multi-start rehab assignment with either the Nationals' rookie-level Florida Complex League club or at one of the higher-level minor-league affiliates. He still appears to be several weeks away from making his 2022 debut for the big club.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alcides Escobar - Rehab assignment begins Wednesday Escobar (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Escobar progressed to fielding grounders recently but had still been feeling pain when running. However, he's apparently moved past his pain since he's been cleared to return to game action with the Triple-A club Wednesday. Once the 35-year-old is cleared to rejoin the Nationals, he'll be utilized as a utility man since manager Dave Martinez committed to Luis Garcia as the primary shortstop Wednesday.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves aim to keep win streak going against the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves look to keep a 13-game win streak intact when they play the Washington Nationals

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves hit five homers, beat Nats 10-4 for 13th straight win

Michael Harris II and Travis d’Arnaud each had three hits and homered for the second straight game, and the Atlanta Braves connected five times in their 13th straight win, 10-4 ove...

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson Tetreault - Shelled in debut Tetreault (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against Atlanta, giving up seven runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out two in four innings.

Impact It was an inauspicious major-league debut for Tetreault as he gave up three long balls. Dansby Swanson welcomed him with a solo shot in the first and Travis d'Arnaud and Marcell Ozuna went back-to-back in the third. It might not come as a surprise that Tetreault had trouble keeping the ball in the park after he gave up 10 homers in 58 innings for Triple-A Rochester. With Stephen Strasburg (ribs) being moved to the injured list, Tetreault may have a shot at another start despite the poor showing.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Lee - Set to pitch in Friday's twin bill Lee (knee) is scheduled to start one of the games in Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The left-hander was struck in the right knee by a comebacker during his start against the Brewers on Sunday, though it won't affect his availability for the next turn through the rotation. Lee has covered 7.2 innings across his first three big-league appearances and has given up four earned runs with six strikeouts and three walks.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Strasburg's rib injury, related to 2021 surgery, sends him to IL Back on the injured list, Stephen Strasburg has a stress reaction in his ribs and will visit orthopedic specialist Neal ElAttrache in Los An...

JUNE 14, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nats' Stephen Strasburg has rib injury, will see specialist

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a stress reaction of the ribs

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keibert Ruiz - Day off Tuesday Ruiz will head to the bench Tuesday against Atlanta.

Impact Ruiz has gone 7-for-16 over his last four games, improving his season slash line to .266/.333/.370. Riley Adams will take over behind the plate Tuesday.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yadiel Hernandez - Not starting Tuesday Hernandez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Hernandez is 4-for-27 through eight games in June and will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Ehire Adrianza will start in left field and bat eighth.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Here's what the Phillies showed us by bouncing back from their streak-ending loss Monday began a stretch of eight games in seven days for the Phillies, including a Friday doubleheader vs. the Nationals in Washington. All e...

JUNE 14, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Juan Soto - Expected back Wednesday Soto (knee) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Soto left Monday's series opener with right knee soreness after bumping into a dugout bench, but while he's out of the lineup Tuesday, the Nationals don't seem overly concerned. His X-rays were negative, but he was due for an off day soon regardless of the injury after starting each of the Nationals' first 63 games. Lane Thomas will start in right field Tuesday.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto - Won't start Tuesday Soto (knee) isn't included in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Soto will exit the lineup for the first time this season after he banged his right knee on a dugout bench in Monday's 9-5 loss in the series opener. Until the Nationals provide a firmer update on his status, Soto can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale. Lane Thomas will fill in for Soto in right field Tuesday.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Harvey - Shifts to 60-day IL The Nationals transferred Harvey (forearm) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

Impact Harvey had been on the shelf since April 21 with a right forearm strain and wasn't on track to return for at least another week, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect his return timeline. The right-hander resumed throwing off a mound in late May and could soon be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment that will likely consist of several relief appearances.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dee Strange-Gordon - Cast off 40-man roster The Nationals designated Strange-Gordon for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Though Strange-Gordon has produced a .305 average on the season, he failed to draw a walk in 59 plate appearances and generated only two extra-base hits. His speed and positional versatility made him a useful bench piece, though he became somewhat expendable once utility man Ehire Adrianza was activated from the injured list earlier this month. The Nationals called up reliever Reed Garrett from Triple-A Rochester to replace Strange-Gordon on the 40-man and 26-man active rosters.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Weems - Heads back to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Weems to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Weems appeared in six games out of the Washington bullpen following his May 31 call-up from Triple-A, covering 6.1 innings while giving up seven earned runs on eight hits and six walks. Francisco Perez was recalled from Rochester to replace Weems in the bullpen.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Perez - Summoned from minors The Nationals recalled Perez from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact The arrival of Perez gives the Nationals a fresh arm out of the bullpen after Washington needed five relievers to cover all nine innings of Monday's 9-5 loss to Atlanta when starter Josiah Gray was scratched leading up to the contest. Perez has previously covered 5.1 innings in his six appearances out of the Washington bullpen this season, giving up three earned runs on six hits and six walks while striking out four.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Strasburg - Stress reaction in ribs Strasburg, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, is dealing with a stress reaction of the ribs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Strasburg experience renewed discomfort following his between-starts bullpen session last week and now we have an official diagnosis. Thoracic outlet syndrome is notoriously tough to make a full recovery from, and Strasburg could end up being a cautionary tale. He is without a timetable to return.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Garrett - Moves up to big club The Nationals selected Garrett's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Garrett gets his first call to the big leagues since 2019, when he made 13 appearances out of Detroit's bullpen. He was rewarded with the promotion after turning in a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB across 27 innings at Rochester. Garrett's initial usage will likely be limited to lower-leverage scenarios.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Tetreault - Called up ahead of MLB debut The Nationals selected Tetreault's contract from Triple-A Rochester ahead of his scheduled start in Tuesday's game against Atlanta in Washington.

Impact To clear a spot for Tetreault on the 40-man roster, the Nationals transferred Hunter Harvey (forearm) to the 60-day injured list from the 10-day IL. Tetreault, who compiled a 4.19 ERA and 1.29 WHIP while striking out 52 over 58 innings at Rochester this season, could stick in the rotation beyond Tuesday if he's able to keep a surging Atlanta offense at bay. Stephen Strasburg's (ribs) move to the 15-day IL leaves a temporary opening in the rotation.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Thompson - Kicks off rehab assignment Thompson (biceps) struck out two and allowed one hit and no walks over a scoreless inning in his rehab appearance Monday for the Nationals' rookie-level Florida Complex League affi...

Impact Thompson has been on the shelf since April 10 with left biceps tendinitis, so he's expected to require several appearances in the minors before the Nationals are comfortable reinstating him from the 60-day injured list. Between stops with Washington and San Diego in 2021, Thompson generated a 4.01 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 23:15 K:BB across 24.2 innings out of the bullpen.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves bring 6-game road win streak into game against the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the Washington Nationals looking to prolong a six-game road winning streak

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lane Thomas - Goes deep in loss Thomas went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 9-5 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Thomas had an RBI single in the fifth inning and a solo shot in the sixth to keep the Nationals within striking distance, but they never recovered from a slow start to the game. The outfielder has been excellent in June with seven multi-hit efforts in 10 games, going 17-for-43 (.395) this month. The surge has lifted his season slash line to .247/.308/.434 with seven homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, a stolen base, eight doubles and a triple through 185 plate appearances. He's batted leadoff in five straight games, switching places with Cesar Hernandez in the top-two spots in the order.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE