12:07 PM - Jose Tena (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

12:03 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

12:00 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

8:32 AM - Zack Littell (Wsh) (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over five innings of relief as the Nationals were downed 3-2 by the Phillies. He struck out one.

3:00 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

2:53 PM - Brady House (Wsh) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

11:57 AM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) went 2-for-6 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's win over the Phillies.

11:54 AM - Cole Henry (Wsh) gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning during Monday's win over the Phillies. He struck out one.

9:41 AM - Zack Littell (Wsh) is a candidate to pitch in bulk relief behind opening pitcher PJ Poulin in Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

3:15 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest in Philadelphia.

3:13 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia.

3:10 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest against the Phillies.

1:04 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Cubs.

11:19 AM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) (elbow) struck out two and allowed no hits and one walk over 1.2 scoreless innings in his first rehab appearance Saturday for Triple-A Rochester.

5:59 PM - Clayton Beeter (Wsh) earned the save Sunday against the Cubs, throwing a clean ninth inning.

5:51 PM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) (1-0) notched the win Sunday against the Cubs, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out seven.

5:44 PM - Andres Chaparro (Wsh) was optioned to Triple-A Rochester following Sunday's 6-3 win over the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

12:19 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) (personal) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth Sunday against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

7:42 PM - James Wood (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Cubs.

7:39 PM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) (0-1) took the loss Saturday, coughing up six runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks over five innings in a 10-2 loss to the Cubs. He struck out four.

6:34 PM - Jake Eder (Wsh) Nationals designated Eder for assignment Saturday, Danielle Allentuck of BaltimoreBanner.com reports.

6:25 PM - Curtis Mead (Wsh) White Sox traded Mead to the Nationals on Saturday in exchange for minor-league catcher Boston Smith.

11:55 AM - Andres Chaparro (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

11:52 AM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

11:48 AM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) is currently away from the Nationals due to a death in his family, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

12:18 PM - Clayton Beeter (Wsh) struck out one and walked two in a scoreless eighth inning during Thursday's 10-4 win over the Cubs.

12:11 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Cubs.

12:07 PM - Brady House (Wsh) went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Cubs.

12:01 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Cubs.

11:58 AM - Brad Lord (Wsh) allowed one run on four hits over 2.1 innings of relief Thursday, getting credited for the win in a 10-4 victory over the Cubs. He struck out one without walking a batter.

7:51 PM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) went 3-for-3 with a home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 10-4 win over the Cubs.

7:26 PM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Cubs, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out five.

1:39 PM - Drew Millas (Wsh) will begin the season on the Nationals' 26-man roster, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:33 PM - Gus Varland (Wsh) has won a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:30 PM - Andre Granillo (Wsh) has claimed a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:26 PM - PJ Poulin (Wsh) has claimed a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:22 PM - Jose Tena (Wsh) will begin the season on the Nationals' 26-man roster, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

11:50 AM - Brady House (Wsh) will start at third base and bat third in Thursday's opener versus the Cubs.

11:47 AM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener against the Cubs

11:25 AM - Orelvis Martinez (Wsh) Nationals released Martinez on Saturday.

4:52 PM - Zack Short (Wsh) Nationals acquired Short from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

1:14 PM - Andres Chaparro (Wsh) is expected to begin the season as the Nationals' primary designated hitter, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:10 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) appears to be in line to be the Nationals' regular second baseman this season, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:06 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) could see most of his playing time at first base this season, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

1:02 PM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) appears to be the likely Opening Day starter in right field for the Nationals, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

12:58 PM - Brady House (Wsh) slashed .429/.444/.786 over 16 Grapefruit League games this spring with six doubles and three home runs.

12:54 PM - Keibert Ruiz (Wsh) will be the Nationals' starting catcher to begin the season, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

5:57 PM - Cionel Perez (Wsh) Nationals selected Perez's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

5:54 PM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) Nationals placed Schultz on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Sunday, due to right elbow inflammation.

5:52 PM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) Nationals recalled Gray from Triple-A Rochester and placed him on the 60-day injured list Monday with a right flexor strain.

4:58 PM - Paxton Schultz (Wsh) has been contending with right elbow discomfort of late and is expected to be placed on the injured list prior to Thursday's season opener versus the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

1:20 PM - Orlando Ribalta (Wsh) Nationals optioned Ribalta to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

1:16 PM - Christian Franklin (Wsh) Nationals optioned Franklin to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

1:04 PM - Cole Henry (Wsh) has posted a 3.86 ERA and 6:3 K:BB over 4.2 Grapefruit League innings this spring.

1:01 PM - CJ Abrams (Wsh) went 1-for-4 in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

12:57 PM - Luis Garcia Jr. (Wsh) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

12:51 PM - Cionel Perez (Wsh) Nationals informed Perez on Monday that he'll be included on the Opening Day roster, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

4:48 PM - Griff McGarry (Wsh) Nationals designated McGarry for assignment Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

2:41 PM - Jorbit Vivas (Wsh) Nationals acquired Vivas from the Yankees on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Sean Paul Linan, Mark Golden of the Baltimore Banner reports.

1:42 PM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) allowed three hits over five scoreless innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out one without walking a batter.

1:28 PM - Foster Griffin (Wsh) gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. He struck out five.

1:21 PM - Christian Franklin (Wsh) is still in the running for a spot on the 26-man roster with Dylan Crews and Robert Hassell both set to begin the season at Triple-A Rochester, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

2:29 PM - Jackson Rutledge (Wsh) Nationals assigned Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

2:26 PM - Dylan Crews (Wsh) Nationals assigned Crews to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

1:41 PM - Nasim Nunez (Wsh) went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

1:36 PM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) appears to be on track to begin the season as part of the Nationals' rotation, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

1:32 PM - Brad Lord (Wsh) indicated Thursday that he was no longer being built up as a starter, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

1:25 PM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) seems ticketed for a spot on the Nationals' 26-man roster after Robert Hassell was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

10:09 AM - Julian Fernandez (Wsh) Nationals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

10:03 AM - Robert Hassell III (Wsh) Nationals optioned Hassell to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

9:59 AM - Josiah Gray (Wsh) Nationals optioned Gray to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

2:05 PM - Robert Hassell III (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

2:01 PM - Jake Irvin (Wsh) allowed three hits and a walk over five scoreless innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out five.

1:23 PM - Riley Adams (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Adams to minor-league camp Wednesday.

1:20 PM - Abimelec Ortiz (Wsh) Nationals optioned Ortiz to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

1:16 PM - Harry Ford (Wsh) Nationals optioned Ford to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

3:06 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) (wrist) will start in center field and bat second in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

1:31 PM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) gave up five runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks over 4.2 innings during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out one.

1:26 PM - Clayton Beeter (Wsh) gave up an unearned run on one hit while striking out three over two-thirds of an inning during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

1:31 PM - Matt Mervis (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Mervis to minor-league camp Friday.

1:25 PM - Trey Lipscomb (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Lipscomb to minor-league camp Friday.

12:47 PM - James Wood (Wsh) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

12:43 PM - Zack Littell (Wsh) allowed one run on three hits over three innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out two without walking a batter.

12:06 PM - Yohandy Morales (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Morales to minor-league camp Saturday.

5:00 PM - DJ Herz (Wsh) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

4:20 PM - Mitchell Parker (Wsh) Nationals optioned Parker to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

4:17 PM - Jake Eder (Wsh) Nationals optioned Eder to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

4:12 PM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) Nationals optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

1:13 PM - Ken Waldichuk (Wsh) gave up two hits and struck out six without walking anyone over 2.2 scoreless innings of relief in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

1:06 PM - Andres Chaparro (Wsh) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

10:06 AM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) Nationals named Cavalli their Opening Day starter Wednesday.

12:11 PM - Jacob Young (Wsh) (wrist) resumed swinging a bat Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

11:08 AM - Richard Lovelady (Wsh) Nationals designated Lovelady for assignment Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

1:01 PM - Zack Littell (Wsh) agreed to a contract with the Nationals on Sunday, Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

12:17 PM - Daylen Lile (Wsh) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

12:08 PM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) allowed one unearned run on one hit over four innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out six without walking a batter.

11:36 AM - Riley Cornelio (Wsh) Nationals optioned Cornelio to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

11:30 AM - Luis Perales (Wsh) Nationals optioned Perales to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

11:26 AM - Orelvis Martinez (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Martinez to minor-league camp Sunday.

11:19 AM - Sergio Alcantara (Wsh) Nationals reassigned Alcantara to minor-league camp Sunday.