Washington Nationals

Jake Irvin

SP

It will be the first time the righty hurler has thrown off the mound since he was shelved by a right shoulder strain in late May. Irvin has found more swings and misses this season for the Nationals with 58 strikeouts over 51.2 innings, but he's posted a 5.23 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. He will likely need at least one rehab start before rejoining the Nationals' active roster.

DJ Herz

SP

It's a significant setback for Herz, who has been working his way back from April 2025 Tommy John surgery. The left-hander posted a 1.17 ERA, 0.52 WHIP and 11:0 K:BB in 7.2 innings covering his first three rehab starts, potentially setting him up for activation around the All-Star break. After suffering the flexor strain, however, Herz will be out indefinitely.

Max Kranick

RP

It was the first game appearance in more than a year for Kranick, who was signed by the Nationals in May as he continued his rehab from flexor tendon surgery. The right-hander will need several more rehab outings before Washington considers adding him to its bullpen.

Jarlin Susana

RP

The Nationals' pitching prospect still has a long way to go in his recovery, however. Susana will continuing his throwing progression at the team's spring training complex in Florida, and as yet there's no target date for him to return to game action.

CJ Abrams

SS

The severity of Abrams' injury remains unknown, though it will prevent him from getting a chance to extend his six-game hitting streak Tuesday. Nasim Nunez will move over to shortstop with Abrams out, opening up second base for Jorbit Vivas.