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Sean Nolin - Ejected early WednesdayNolin was ejected during the first inning of Wednesday's game against Atlanta for intentionally hitting Freddie Freeman with a pitch, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports...

ImpactNationals star Juan Soto was plunked during the ninth inning of Tuesday's contest, and this appeared to be a direct retaliation by the left-hander. Nolin threw behind Freeman on the first pitch before hitting him with the second offering, after which he was ejected. Washington's bullpen will need to record all but one out Wednesday, while Nolin is likely to face additional discipline from the league.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Ruiz back in lineup; skipper on HOF shoutoutATLANTA -- Keibert Ruiz is back in the Nationals lineup, and he’s expected to stay there for a while. Ruiz, the Nationals' No. 1 prospect, m...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•MLB.COM

David O'Brien: Ozzie Albies' past 10 games: 14-for-41 (.341)... - The AthleticOzzie Albies' past 10 games: 14-for-41 (.341) with two doubles, five homers, nine RBIs, one sac fly, .756 slugging percentage, 1.106 OPS. He...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM

Keibert Ruiz - Returns to lineupRuiz (knee) is starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactRuiz fouled a ball off his knee Saturday and had been out of the lineup since then, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Tuesday. However, his knee is feeling better Wednesday, and he'll start at catcher and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Jordy Mercer - Begins rehab assignmentMercer (calf) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactMercer has been sidelined since July 24 due to a left calf strain, but he'll play second base and lead off in his return to game action Wednesday. The 35-year-old will likely require several rehab appearances following his lengthy absence, but he appears to be on track to rejoin the Nationals prior to the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Ehire Adrianza - Returns to full-time bench roleAdrianza remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

ImpactAdrianza made a pair of starts at the keystone to kick off Atlanta's September slate, but he'll be on the bench Wednesday for the fifth game in a row now that everyday second baseman Ozzie Albies has moved past his recent knee injury. With Atlanta locked in a tight battle with the Phillies and Mets for the National League East crown, Adrianza's opportunities are expected to be scarce while manager Brian Snitker continues to lean heavily on his everyday players for the final three weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Dansby Swanson - Drops to seventh in orderSwanson will start at shortstop and bat seventh Wednesday against the Nationals.

ImpactDespite going 2-for-4 with a pair of runs in Tuesday's 8-5 win to end a 1-for-20 skid at the plate, Swanson will remain in a bottom-third spot in the order for a third straight game. Swanson had been batting out of the No. 6 spot to close out August, but both Adam Duvall and Travis d'Arnaud have since moved ahead of him in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE