Washington Nationals

The Nationals say CJ Abrams was scratched with minor right shoulder soreness. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Abrams was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup. He'll have the All-Star break this upcoming week to get fully healthy.

The Nationals recalled RHP Andry Lara from Double-A Harrisburg.

Fantasy Impact: Lara has made one appearance in the majors this season. He'll add depth in the middle innings of the Nationals bullpen.

Daylen Lile went 1-for-4 in the loss to the Brewers, contributing one RBI with a home run and one run scored.

Fantasy Impact: The outfielder continues a steady stretch at the plate, hitting .291 with four RBI and nine runs scored over his last 15 games for the Nationals. After yesterday's game, Lile has a .231 batting average with two home runs and seven RBI across 32 games this season.

Brady House went 3-for-4 in loss to the Brewers with two home runs and three RBI.

Fantasy Impact: The third baseman has heated up at the plate, posting an .883 OPS with two home runs and seven RBI so far this month for the Nationals. After yesterday’s game, House has a .270 batting average with 24 hits, 12 RBI, and two home runs across 22 games this season.

The Nationals optioned Shinnosuke Ogasawara to Triple-A Rochester. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ogasawara made his second start on Saturday against the Brewers where he allowed three runs over four innings. Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo was "non-commital" towards his future in the Nationals rotation.

Dylan Crews took batting practice on the field on Saturday. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is the second straight day Crews has been able to take batting practice. He appears to be nearing the start of a rehab assignment.

Mitchell Parker allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and three walks while failing to record a strikeout over 4.2 innings in Friday's loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s performance, Parker now holds a 5.21 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with a 5-10 record across 19 starts this season. He has limited strikeout upside in fantasy, with only 66 across 102 innings of work.

Riley Adams went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, one RBI, two runs scored, one walk, and one strikeout in the loss to Milwaukee.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s game, Adams holds a .152 batting average with four home runs and 11 RBI across 32 games this season. He is showing signs of life of late, hitting .231 over his past seven games.

Michael Soroka allowed two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s game, Soroka now has a 5.35 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with a 3-7 record across 13 starts this season. He has a 3.19 xERA, 4.11 FIP and 3.79 xFIP. While it's hard to get on board with someone who has a 5.00+ ERA, the ERA indicators and strikeout rate offer some hope. He'll look to improve on his first half numbers next week.

MacKenzie Gore allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings in Wednesday's victory against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s win, Gore boasts a 3.02 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with a 4-8 record across 19 starts this season. Gore will look to continue his strong season after the All-Star break.

Amed Rosario went 1-for-4 with a home run in the win over the Cardinals Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s loss, Rosario holds a .273 batting average with 17 RBI and five home runs across 44 games this season. The 29-year-old does not play enough to be fantasy viable right now.

Nathaniel Lowe went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in the Nationals win over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s game, Lowe holds a .235 batting average with 82 hits and 61 RBI across 92 games this season. The 30-year-old is hitting .296 with seven runs scored over his last seven games.

Trevor Williams told reporters he has a partial tear of his UCL. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams is going to Alabama next week expecting to undergo an internal brace procedure. It is unclear if Tommy John surgery will be needed. It would be the difference of a nine-month rehab compared to a 12-to-18 month rehab.

Jake Irvin allowed four runs on six hits over six innings in a loss on Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Irvin was hit hard in the third inning for three runs, including a two-run blast hit by Brendan Donovan. He'll take a 4.78 ERA into his next start against the Brewers.

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz has been returned to the 7-day injured list due to a head injury. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Ruiz was recently reinstated from the 7-day IL on July 4 but appeared in just two games before being sidelined again. The 26-year-old is hitting .247 with a pair of homers across 68 appearances on the season.

The Washington Nationals have officially recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: It was reported that Millas was joining the big club on Monday and the Nationals made it official on Tuesday. The backstop is replacing catcher Keibert Ruiz who was sent to the 7-day concussion injured list on Tuesday.

The Washington Nationals have sent right-hander Orlando Ribalta on a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Ribalta has appeared in four big-league games this season, allowing five earned runs in 7 2/3 innings of work. He last seen action in early April before a biceps injury landed him on the 15-day injured list.

The Nationals optioned Eduardo Salazar to Triple-A Rochester. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Washington signed reliever Luis Garcia to a major league deal. Salazar heads back to join Rochester as a result.

Travis Sykora has lower right triceps soreness and will be shut down from throwing for 2-3 weeks. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sykora is expected to make a full recovery. The Nationals prospect will not pitch in the Futures Game.

The Washington Nationals have fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo.

Fantasy Impact: The Nationals boast a 37-53 record at the bottom of the NL East. Assistant GM Mike DeBartolo is expected to be the acting GM. There is no word yet who will be the interim manager.