Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants - News - April 30, 2022

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Joe Ross - Facing live battersRoss (elbow) is scheduled to pitch against live hitters Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactRoss completed a 30-pitch bullpen session last week and will now progress to facing live batters, which is a significant step in his recovery. The 28-year-old isn't eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list until early June, but he could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the near future with a strong session Wednesday.

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Aníbal Sánchez - Still not throwingManager Dave Martinez said Sunday that Sanchez (neck) has yet to be cleared to begin a throwing program, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactThe 38-year-old was scratched from his season debut April 11 with cervical nerve impingement in his neck, and he remains sidelined from throwing nearly three weeks later. Sanchez is without a timetable for his return and shouldn't be expected back in the near future.

MAY 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Stephen Strasburg - Facing live hittersStrasburg (neck) will pitch against live hitters Wednesday at the Nationals' spring training facility, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactStrasburg threw a 37-pitch bullpen session last week and will now progress to facing live hitters as he continues ramping up his rehab program. The veteran right-hander could begin a minor-league rehab assignment within the next couple weeks if Wednesday's session goes well.

MAY 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE

LaMonte Wade Jr. - Could be back TuesdayManager Gabe Kapler said Saturday that Wade (knee) could be available to return from the 10-day injured list during the Giants' two-game series with the Dodgers that begins Tuesday...

ImpactKapler's comments came after Wade made his fifth rehab appearance with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. For the first time during his stint in the minors, Wade played a full nine-inning game in the outfield Saturday, and he finished with a double and three walks across his six plate appearances. Wade certainly looks to have moved past the knee injury based on his performance at the dish, as he's submitted a 1.238 OPS over his 21 plate appearances at Triple-A. Whenever he's reinstated from the IL, Wade should reclaim a strong-side platoon role in the outfield.

MAY 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Austin Slater - Likely available off benchSlater (knee) isn't starting but is available off the bench Saturday against the Nationals, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

ImpactSlater suffered the knee injury when he collided with the outfield wall Friday and attempted to play through the issue Saturday, though he was forced to exit early. The 29-year-old won't start Sunday with righty Josiah Gray pitching for Washington, but he may be available off the bench.

MAY 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Joc Pederson - Remains out SundayPederson (groin) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

ImpactIt's the third straight game on the bench for Pederson, who was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain after leaving Wednesday's game versus the A's. Pederson will now have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing additional time. He'll also be available off the bench Sunday, per Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News. Jason Krizan, Luis Gonzalez and Darin Ruf will start from left to right in the outfield.

MAY 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Kervin Castro - Optioned SundayCastro was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

ImpactCastro allowed five runs in 1.2 innings during two appearances with the Giants. Alex Cobb (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

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