Washington Nationals

Jake Irvin allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings in Saturday's loss to the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: Irvin will end the season with a 2-10 record, 5.48 ERA, a 1.39 WHIP, and 110 strikeouts in 22 games.

The Nationals designated RHP Chase Hampton for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Hampton loses his spot on the 40-man roster. He will head to waivers.

The Nationals optioned RHP Luis Perales to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact: Perales allowed 14 runs across 11 innings of work over six relief appearances.

The Nationals activated LHP Connelly Early from the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Early will make his Nationals debut. He was acquired at the trade deadline earlier this year. He'll look to make a strong first performance in his first outing for the Nationals.

Andrew Alvarez allowed five earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven over 4.2 innings in Friday's win over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: This will mark the final appearance for Alvarez this season. He will finish with a 2-6 record, 3.43 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 114 strikeouts in 25 appearances this season.

Dylan Crews went 1-for-3 in the 7-6 win over the Mets with a solo home run, three runs scored, one RBI, a walk and two stolen bases.

Fantasy Impact: After Friday's win, Crews is slashing .224/.290/.375 with 13 home runs, 13 stolen bases, 54 runs scored and 44 RBI across 107 games.

Nasim Nunez reached base twice and made his presence felt on the basepaths despite only two at-bats.

Fantasy Impact: Nunez went 1-for-2 in a 4-2 win over the Tigers with one run scored, one walk and two stolen bases. After Wednesday's win over Detroit, Nunez is batting .207 with one home run, 36 RBI, 54 runs scored, and 49 stolen bases across 144 games.

Jackson Kent was sent back to the minors on Wednesday. (Source: Washington Nationals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kent has made eight appearances (seven starts) since initially being called up to make his MLB debut on August 12. The 23-year-old lefty has posted a 5.94 ERA, 1.79 WHIP, and 30-25 K/BB ratio across 36 1/3 innings. Gus Varland was recalled in a corresponding move.

The Nationals recalled RHP Gus Varland from Triple-A Rochester

Fantasy Impact: Varland will return to a middle-relief role.

CJ Abrams went 2-for-4 in a 3-1 win over the Tigers with two home runs, two runs scored, three RBI and one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact: After Tuesday's win, Abrams is slashing .261/.335/.500 with 33 home runs, 102 RBI, 92 runs scored and 32 stolen bases across 148 games. Abrams continues to swing the bat well as he closes out his best offensive season in the big leagues.

The Nationals optioned RHP Jackson Kent to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact: Kent will return to Triple-A, likely for the rest of the season.

Cade Cavalli has been shut down for the remainder of the season. (Source: Spencer Nusbaum on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cavalli threw five scoreless innings against the Cardinals last Friday. He recently signed a four-year, $47 million contract extension earlier this month.

DJ Herz allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings in Monday's loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: After the loss, he now has a 9.00 ERA and 1.75 WHIP with a 0-1 record. Herz was making his season debut after rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Herz is currently expected to make the start in the final regular season game against the Mets.

Drew Millas underwent surgery on his finger. (Source: MLB)

Fantasy Impact: Millas will remain in a splint for six to eight weeks.

Orlando Ribalta underwent an MRI that came back clean. (Source: MLB)

Fantasy Impact: The MRI did not show further damage. Ribalta progressed to playing catch with increased intensity.

The Nationals released RHP Cole Henry.

Fantasy Impact: Henry was in Triple-A since July. He’ll go on release waivers.

The Nationals optioned LHP Jared Simpson to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact: Simpson will return to Triple-A to make room for the return of DJ Herz.

Jorbit Vivas went 4-for-6 in win over the Cardinals with a run scored and an RBI.

Fantasy Impact: After Saturday's win over St. Louis, Vivas is batting .248 with three home runs, 31 RBI, 32 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 117 games.

Lile went 1-for-6 in a win over the Cardinals with a home run, a run scored, two RBI and three strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact: After Saturday's win, Lile is batting .249 with 22 home runs, 89 RBI, 80 runs scored and 15 stolen bases across 153 games. Lile's hone run came in the first inning to give the Nationals an early lead. The 23-year-old will look to close out the season strong in the final week.

The Nationals optioned OF Andrew Pinckney to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact: Pinckney will return to Triple-A. There should be a corresponding move announced.